Sometimes a simple idea can have profound impact, even just through a minor shift in thinking. That’s how I felt about this article.
As a passionate math teacher, I’ve always felt I need to draw connections between content and application to help students find value in learning the math or to help it make sense.
This concept of 4 spheres of thinking takes it to a next level and I like it!
https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-make-math-concepts-feel-relevant-students
“ While there are many pedagogical approaches that help increase engagement in the learning in the classroom, students—and teachers—find it increasingly difficult to make math class feel relevant to their lives.
This disconnect to the content often leads to disconnect in the classroom. Enter the four spheres of relevance: self, community, culture, and the “real” world.”
Great way to think about drawing even more connections between learning and life!
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