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Nurturing Habits of Mind through Intermediate Math Inquiries
In this webinar, participants explore how to effectively support students in developing the key habits of mind needed to engage in sound mathematical thinking – perseverance, attention to detail and flexible-mindedness. Examining how to frame the specific questions and tasks that support the surfacing, nurturing and assessment of these habits of mind will be the …
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Developing Conceptual Understandings Across the Curriculum
In this webinar, participants will be supported their efforts to engage students and nurture thoughtful decision-makers and problem-solvers across grade levels and subject areas by exploring practical ideas and effective pedagogical choices for nurturing deep understanding of big ideas and core concepts. Participants will learn how to employ concrete strategies for developing critical, creative and …
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Structures for Promoting Deep Understanding
In this webinar, participants will be learning to infuse critical inquiry into their teaching by learning about 20 structures that can be used to launch learning and sustain deep thinking about issues in the curriculum. By the end of the webinar participants will: • Understand the concept of “critical inquiry” • See the value in …
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Creating a Thinking Classroom for Primary Mathematics Part 2
Once we have explored the principles of a primary thinking classroom, we need to consider how to create it? In this session, practical tools will be introduced to help you design the thinking classroom for your students. These tools will help to develop assessment rich classrooms that sustain inquiry, engage your students, and nurture self-regulation. …
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Supporting Mathematics Learning in the Transitions Years
Ever wonder how we might invite students to learn mathematics in a way that ensures their success across the transition years and beyond? Learning mathematics involves the capacity to think conceptually to understand and recognize mathematical ideas and to ultimately become competent problem solvers. In this session we will explore how to teach students to …