Join fellow educators from the SESC region for a dynamic networking session designed to foster collaboration, spark new ideas, and strengthen community ties. This informal gathering offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with old colleagues, meet new friends, and share insights with peers who understand the unique challenges and opportunities within our region.
Wednesday January 29, 2025 09:45 - 10:45 MST
Battle Creek
I will discuss best practices for critical thinking classrooms, involving family in a student's learning, the article "Never Say Anything a Kid Can Say" and the importance of mathematical discourse between students in the classroom.
This presentation will emphasize the importance of daily, spiral review in the classroom. The presentation will include ideas for quick, spiral review that can be easily incorporated to the school day.
The debate about how to best teach students math has intensified over the years—inquiry-based or direct instruction? Let's settle the debate. In this session, we'll look at some surprising research surrounding direct and inquiry-based instruction, the impact each type of instruction has on students, and ultimately practices that will help students learn math.
