How can we design mathematical learning environments such that
our students will be authentically engaged?
our students will be authentically engaged?
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A) Introduction
In this 4-part series, participate in a group study of Ilana Seidel Horn's book, Motivated: Designing Math Classrooms Where Students Want to Join In (2017). As a book study, our group will discuss the motivational features--belongingness, meaningfulness, competence, accountability and autonomy--presented and consider how they relate to transforming classroom practices and school culture in the teaching and learning of Mathematics. JUST FOR YOU! Upon completion of the 4-week series, each registrant will receive a digital copy of a sample study guide** that they can use for further study and/or in facilitating professional learning alongside other educators. This invaluable resource will include each of the following supplements: Components for Each Chapter Study:
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B) Scheduling
The schedule for participation is provided below. You have one of three groups to choose from:
The schedule for participation is provided below. You have one of three groups to choose from:
- Week 1: Chapters 1 & 2
- Group A: Wednesday, Sep 4
- Group B: Thursday, Sep 12
- Group C: Monday, Sep 16
- Week 2: Chapters 3 & 4
- Group A: Wednesday, Sep 18
- Group B: Thursday, Sep 26
- Group C: Monday, Sep 30
- Week 3: Chapters 5 & 6
- Group A: Wednesday, Oct 2
- Group B: Thursday, Oct 10
- Group C: Monday, Oct 14
- Week 4: Chapters 7 & 8
- Group A: Wednesday, Oct 16
- Group B: Thursday, Oct 24
- Group C: Monday, Oct 28
- NOTE: Groups (A, B or C) can be chosen upon registration. Groups A & B time of participation will be 3:30-4:30 EST; Group C, 7:00 - 8:00 EST. Further details will be messaged to each group prior to their Week 1 start.
*Subsequent sessions may be scheduled for Winter 2020 (Request here)*
C) Preparation
1-Book Order:
Prior to your group's start date, please ensure that you have ordered your copy of the book well in advance. Copies of the book--print or e-book--can be ordered through the publisher, Heinemann, here. Alternatively, you can order your copy through Amazon.
1-Book Order:
Prior to your group's start date, please ensure that you have ordered your copy of the book well in advance. Copies of the book--print or e-book--can be ordered through the publisher, Heinemann, here. Alternatively, you can order your copy through Amazon.
2-Study Questions:
One week, in advance of every session, each group will receive a set of prompts to guide study and group conversation.
3-Technical Requirements:
One week, in advance of every session, each group will receive a set of prompts to guide study and group conversation.
3-Technical Requirements:
- Participants need nothing more than a laptop with webcam, audio and Internet connection.
- A join link to the session will be sent by email to participants with each week's study and conversation prompts.
D) Registration
Use the link, below, to complete your registration (Closing Sep 2nd).
Use the link, below, to complete your registration (Closing Sep 2nd).
E) Questions?
For questions concerning the book study, please contact Flipping the Focus here.
For questions concerning the book study, please contact Flipping the Focus here.
