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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#63 Active and Engaged Math Teaching: Michael Flynn

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