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Join Kyle and Maegan as they dive into Chapter 8 from ⁠Building Thinking Classrooms⁠ by Peter Liljedahl. They discuss ways we can build student autonomy by allowing students to think for themselves and manage their own learning. They also share some teacher moves to help build student autonomy and get into some of the benefits of leaning into this practice. This episode is the ninth in the ⁠series ⁠where we go through each chapter of ⁠Building Thinking Classrooms⁠ by Peter Liljedahl.

In this episode, Dean, Maegan and Kyle interview Peter Liljedahl (@pgliljedahl), author of Building Thinking Classrooms and lead researcher behind the transformational teaching practices. We discuss the popularity of the book and how it has become a game-changer for educators worldwide. Explore new and innovative methods for consolidation and notemaking that empower students to become active thinkers and problem solvers in the classroom. Uncover the power of making subtle yet impactful tweaks to teaching practices, resulting in significant improvements in student engagement and achievement. We delve into the fascinating concept of recognizing and supporting productive struggle among student groups. Peter also sheds light on the issue of students being burdened by an excess of algorithmic knowledge that inhibits their creativity. We also discuss the emergence of AI like ChatGPT, how it impacts Thinking Classrooms, and how educators can harness this technology to support student thinking. Peter shares his thoughts on why behavior rubrics may not be having their desired impact and shares a personal source of inspiration in the field of math education. Finally, we explore what lies ahead in the realm of Thinking Classrooms including where the research is heading and a few new books to look forward to. Book: Choosing to See: A Framework for Equity in the Math Classroom

Join Kyle and Maegan as they dive into Chapter 7 from ⁠Building Thinking Classrooms⁠ by Peter Liljedahl. They discuss the challenges of homework, the disconnect between teachers and students regarding its purpose, and how Thinking Classrooms can implement Check-Your-Understanding questions as a reframing of homework that promotes thinking in learners. This episode is the eighth in the ⁠⁠series⁠ ⁠where we go through each chapter of ⁠⁠Building Thinking Classrooms⁠⁠ by Peter Liljedahl.

In this episode, Kyle and Dean are joined by Lisa Eberharter (⁠@lisaebe⁠), a Curriculum Consultant with Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Education. They discuss the intersection of Building Thinking Classrooms and multiple representations in math class. The conversation highlights the importance of the concrete-pictorial-symbolic continuum (sometimes called concrete-representational-abstract) and ways to integrate more manipulatives and concrete representations into math class to enhance student understanding. Find the Numeracy Resources mentioned by Lisa here: Numeracy Project Check out Polypad today: Polypad – Virtual Manipulatives – Mathigon Find us on Twitter: @ThinkThankPod

Join Kyle and Maegan as they dive into Chapter 6 from ⁠Building Thinking Classrooms⁠ by Peter Liljedahl. They discuss how important our delivery or rich tasks is. Listen in for ideas on how to shift towards delivering tasks early, on our feet, and in ways that will engage our learners. This episode is the seventh in the ⁠⁠series⁠ ⁠where we go through each chapter of ⁠⁠Building Thinking Classrooms⁠⁠ by Peter Liljedahl.

Join Kyle and Maegan as they dive into Chapter 5 from ⁠Building Thinking Classrooms⁠ by Peter Liljedahl. They discuss the types of questions we face as teachers and some of problems they present. Listen in for ideas on how to shift our focus from answering every question towards using questions as a way to promote thinking. Here is a link to Laura Wheeler's (@wheeler_laura) #ThinkingClassroom Question Prompts Graphic. This episode is the sixth in the ⁠⁠series⁠ ⁠where we go through each chapter of ⁠⁠Building Thinking Classrooms⁠⁠ by Peter Liljedahl.

Dean and Kyle are joined by Geoff Krall (⁠@geoffkrall⁠), who wears multiple hats as an author, PhD student, math leader, and professional developer. Geoff unveils the enlightening insights he has gathered in his book Necessary Conditions⁠. Together, we delve into the fascinating realm of academic safety, effective facilitation, and quality tasks, all while forging meaningful connections to the transformative practices of Building Thinking Classrooms. Listen in as Geoff generously imparts a treasure trove of innovative ideas about the way we approach teaching mathematics, ensuring a truly enriching learning experience for all our students. Notable links mentioned in this episode: https://emergentmath.com/ Necessary Conditions Book Necessary Conditions Cards Sets https://wodb.ca Strength in Numbers Book by Ilana Horn Up for Debate! Book by Chris Luzniak Find us on Twitter: @ThinkThankPod

Join Kyle and Maegan as they dive into Chapter 4 from ⁠Building Thinking Classrooms⁠ by Peter Liljedahl. They discuss why how we arrange our classroom matters and what defronting our classroom is all about. They also provide some ideas on how you might tackle this practice in your classroom.  This episode is the fifth in the ⁠⁠series⁠ ⁠where we go through each chapter of ⁠⁠Building Thinking Classrooms⁠⁠ by Peter Liljedahl.

Join Kyle and Maegan as they dive into Chapter 3 from ⁠Building Thinking Classrooms⁠ by Peter Liljedahl. They discuss why where we have students work matters, how implementing vertical non-permanent surfaces (VNPS) can promote student engagement, thinking, collaboration, and reduce anonymity. Throughout the conversation, they provide valuable insights and practical tips for maximizing the benefits of VNPS in the classroom setting. This episode is the fourth in the ⁠⁠series⁠ ⁠where we go through each chapter of ⁠⁠Building Thinking Classrooms⁠⁠ by Peter Liljedahl.

Kyle and Dean are joined by Dr. Gale Russell (@GaleForcedWinds), a professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Regina. Gale shares her insights on building a Thinking Classroom and how Peter Liljedahl’s work has influenced her teaching of pre-service teachers. She also talks about the importance of creating a safe and inclusive learning environment for students. Listen in as we discuss some of the barriers and misconceptions we face when trying to change how math is taught, mathematical safety, assessment in math, and how mathematics is so much more than what we typically teach. Learn more about Dr. Gale Russell and her research interests here: ⁠Dr. Gale Russell, University of Regina⁠ Find us on Twitter: @ThinkThankPod Books mentioned in the episode: Necessary Conditions by Geoff Krall Grading From the Inside Out by Tom Schimmer Ungrading: Why Rating Students Undermines Learning (and What to Do Instead) by Susan D. Blum Looking for good math tasks? Check out our rich task database: http://bit.ly/SKmathtasks