Making Math Moments That Matter Guided Independence For Math PD: How Much Hand Holding Is Too Much When Providing Support In Math Classes?
Are you struggling to find the perfect balance between knowing what is enough guidance and structure you need to effectively teach your grade level or course? If you’re a district leader of math programming and struggling to figure out this same balance?
How much is too much hand-holding?
For math educators, coaches, and administrators, the challenge often lies in equipping teachers with the right tools without overshadowing their unique teaching styles while at the same time trying to create “buy-in” with what is effective.
This episode delves into this common dilemma, offering insights and strategies for those in educational leadership roles. It's tailored to help you empower teachers while ensuring that they remain motivated and innovative in their approach to teaching math.
Tune in to gain valuable insights into striking the right balance in supporting math teachers, and take the first step towards transforming the way you approach teacher development in your institution!
- Learn how to provide effective guidance without stifling teachers' creativity, mirroring the journey from following a recipe to creating one's own culinary masterpieces.
- Understand how to tailor support to meet each teacher's individual needs, acknowledging that their professional development journey is as unique as their teaching style.
- Discover the essential elements that should be included in teaching resources to foster teacher growth, confidence, and the ability to make independent pedagogical decisions.
Resources:
- Take the classroom or district program screener to learn which of the 6 areas of an effective math program you can strengthen.
- Make Math Moments Problem Based Lessons & Units
District Math Leaders:
How are you ensuring that you support those educators who need a nudge to spark a focus on growing their pedagogical-content knowledge?
What about opportunities for those who are eager and willing to elevate their practice, but do not have the support?
Book a call with our District Improvement Program Team to learn how we can not only help you craft, refine and implement your district math learning goals, but also provide all of the professional learning supports your educators need to grow at the speed of their learning.
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