We are excited to announce the fifth Professional Development session in a series from our Communities of Practice: Math Leadership, Critical Transitions, Indigenous Knowledge & Computational Modelling.
This is a TWO-DAY PD Session, and requires registration and attendance for June 7 & 8 from 9:30am to 12pm.
Members of the Indigenous Knowledge CoP will explore how…
Mathematics, along with other subjects, are not exempt from colonial bias and harmful practices that lead to inequities in student achievement.
Exploring the impacts of colonialism will help to understand the importance of destreaming.
Indigenous knowledge systems, pedagogies and methodologies can enhance and support the teaching and learning of mathematical concepts.
Colonialism, through the education system has dismissed, devalued and erased Indigenous knowledge systems.
We are excited to announce the fourth Professional Development session in a series from our Communities of Practice: Math Leadership, Critical Transitions, Indigenous Knowledge & Computational Modelling.
George Gadanidis (Western University) of the Computational Modelling CoP will present on Math+Coding Grades 6 to 10 in a collaborative learning setting.
Participants will receive a free PDF copy of the resource, Math + Coding Teams, Gr. 6-10.
This session will introduce a research-based resource offering:
low floor & high ceiling tasks
coding starting points to bring math to life dynamically
conceptual surprises & insights
a revitalized classroom culture
Participants will receive a free PDF copy of the resource, Math + Coding Teams, Gr. 6-10.
If you find this resource useful, you may book a free 45-60 minute online session for your district leads & teachers, and receive a free district licence.
PRESENTER
George Gadanidis is professor of mathematics education at Western University.
He has worked for many years in research and outreach classrooms in Ontario (as well as in Brazil), collaborating with educators to design mathematics experiences that offer students a sense of mathematical wonder.
We are excited to announce the third Professional Development session in a series from our Communities of Practice: Math Leadership, Critical Transitions, Indigenous Knowledge & Computational Modelling.
Members of the Computational Modelling CoP will present on Math+Making activities and Computational Participation (Kafai, 2016) activities. Moreover, you will have an opportunity to explore a new virtual tool, CoSpaces Edu, and a lesson plan which provides an idea of how to use patterns while creating a virtual garden in CoSpaces Edu.
Mathematics Leadership CoP (MKN) and JUMP Math invite you to a Professional Learning Network Webinar on February 15, 2022, 3:30-5pm (organized through Zoom).
From research to practice: Supporting learners and teachers of mathematics.
Summary: Dr. Mighton will talk about evidence-based principles of instruction and share the results of research and implementation of JUMP Math. Topics suitable for all grades will include:
How to teach Novice vs. Expert Learners? Using “structured inquiry” to engage all students.
How to support teachers who experience anxiety and lack confidence for teaching mathematics?
John will walk us through some Grade 3-6 math problems and the digital supports and other resources for teachers, students, parents, and tutors (e.g., online Financial Literacy lessons; free essential lessons for K-8 to mitigate learning loss; core classroom program for K-8; Math Minds—free online course from the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary, and more).
Bio: Dr. Mighton is a playwright turned mathematician and author who founded JUMP Math as a charity in 2001. His work in fostering numeracy and in building children’s self-confidence through success in math has been widely recognized. He has been named a Schwab Foundation Social Entrepreneur of the Year, an Ernst & Young Social Entrepreneur of the Year for Canada, an Ashoka Fellow, an Officer of the Order of Canada, and has received five honorary doctorates. John is also the recipient of the 10th Annual Egerton Ryerson Award for Dedication to Public Education. He has delivered keynotes at many conferences on education and cognitive science (Including the Aspen Brain Forum) and published articles on JUMP Math in Scientific American Mind and The Notices of the American Mathematical Society.
John had to overcome his own “massive math anxiety” before making the decision to earn a Ph.D. in Mathematics at the University of Toronto. He was later awarded an NSERC Fellowship for postdoctoral research in knot and graph theory. He is a Fellow of the Fields Institute for Research in Mathematical Sciences and has taught mathematics and education courses at the University of Toronto. He has also lectured in philosophy at McMaster University, where he received a master’s degree in philosophy.
His plays have been performed around the world and he is the recipient of several national awards for theatre, including two Governor General’s Awards.
We are excited to announce the first Professional Development session in a series from our Communities of Practice: Math Leadership, Critical Transitions, Indigenous Knowledge & Computational Modelling.
Members of the Critical Transitions in Early Math Group will share and provide access to resources for educators that support K-Grade 3 mathematics. Presenters will include Melanie Martin and Dr. Lynda Colgan (The Roots of Coding); Dr. Sandy Youmans (Early Math at Home and Early Math at School); Dr. Heather Douglas (Early Math Assessment Screening Tool); Hannah Wickstrom (Structured Play); and Angeline Hunter (Greater Essex County District Classroom Support Documents).
