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#63 Active and Engaged Math Teaching: Michael Flynn

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Michael Flynn

Director of Mathematics Leadership Program at Mount Holyoke College

 

In this episode you will learn:

How he went from hating math to teaching it

Why teaching the way you were taught is not always a successful practice
The ways in which we can use our colleagues as resources
Why summer PD can transform your teaching
How his teaching changed from teacher-centered to student-centered
The questions you should ask to determine if your classroom is student-centered.
Why we need time to practice, experiment, and try things out
The difference between a fun activity and a fun learning outcome
How the dynamic nature of the classroom can be invigorating
Why Principles to Action is a book that every math teacher should read
The ways in which everyone can be life-long learners
Why the workbook method in math can turn students off
How to make math an active process
The ever-evolving, always-collaborating nature of great teachers

 

 

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