Join authors Grace and Amy for a Book Study this fall!
Engage in a book study of Teaching for Thinking this fall! Authors Grace Kelemanik and Amy Lucenta are hosting this opportunity to unpack ideas, learn, practice, and understand how a relatively small number of instructional routines can support high-quality classroom teaching and learning. Grace and Amy will share why they wrote the book, answer questions, and bring experience from their work in classrooms around the country.
What: Discuss big ideas and practical strategies and routines
- Session 1 focuses on Chapters 1 and 2: Three shifts in teaching necessary to develop students’ mathematical thinking and five essential strategies to support and engage all learners
- Session 2 focuses on Chapter 4: Learn the Contemplate then Calculate routine to develop structural thinking (SMP 7) with embedded supports for all learners
- Session 3 focuses on Chapter 3: Learn the Decide and Defend routine to develop justification and argumentation (SMP 3) with embedded supports for all learners
- Session 4 focuses on chapters 5 and 6: Learn the Analyzing Contexts and Models routine to develop the modeling process (SMP 4), explore how to design your own reasoning routine as well as specific activities to develop the five essential teaching strategies.
When: Wednesdays from 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm Eastern
- October 16
- October 30
- November 20
- December 4th
Where: Online
Registration: $50 per person. (And the cost of the book if you don’t already have it. Register here.
Why should I participate in the Teaching for Thinking book study?
A: The book study provides the opportunity to collaborate with and learn together with and from other math educators across the country. With a regularly scheduled time to meet and shared content for discussion, the book study will support you in making small changes in your instruction to better support student learning. Teaching for Thinking and the strategies and routines described in the book are designed to foster mathematical teaching practices through routines that position students to reason mathematically and engage in mathematical practices.
Q: Is there work between sessions?
A: Yes. In between meetings, participants will read specific chapters, reflect on ideas, and apply what you have learned from the book study to your own contexts.
Q: What if I can’t make all of the meetings?
A: Feel free to participate in as many meetings as you can and watch the recordings for those when your schedule doesn’t allow participation.
Q: Will I receive a certificate of attendance?
A: Absolutely!
Q: How do I get the book?
A: Teaching for Thinking is available from the book’s publisher, Heinemann with 30% discount code, PROFBKS30E, or other booksellers.
Q: Who should I contact if I have more questions?
A: Reach out to [email protected] with any questions regarding the book study. Reach out to TEC for questions regarding enrollment, POs, or payment.