Think Thank Thunk Ep 21 - Peter Liljedahl
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Dec 10, 2024 Dr. Peter Liljedahl, an expert in Building Thinking Classrooms and author of the book of the same name, dives into transformative teaching strategies in math education. He discusses the exciting advancements from a recent BTC conference and the psychological impacts of task management with 'banners.' Peter reveals how Thinking Classrooms can close performance gaps and counteract math trauma, emphasizing student self-efficacy. He also shares innovative resources for educators to enhance teaching practices and foster a supportive, empathetic classroom environment.
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Past Podcast Discussion
- Peter Liljedahl recalls a previous podcast discussion about emerging Thinking Classroom practices.
- This included closing practices, consolidation techniques, and check-in structures.
Using the Banner
- Use the top of your whiteboard as a 'banner' to write tasks.
- Students can easily see and 'steal' tasks, improving task distribution and teacher oversight.
Three Tasks Maximum
- Limit visible tasks on the banner to three.
- This prevents students from feeling overwhelmed or rushing, fostering better learning behaviors.