We started off the day talking about the best ways to use classroom time. One of the main ideas that every group had was that group/peer collaboration is very important. Another positive of group work is that, if a student does not understand a concept that the teacher is explaining, sometimes a different perspective from fellow peers will help them. I believe that doing a check-up at the beginning of classes is crucial. It's important to ask students what they understood easily and what they struggled with. With this knowledge, we can divide class time accordingly to make the most efficient use of class time. Learning to be adaptable is a great quality for all teachers.
In the video with Jo Boaler, she speaks about how students who only memorize material performed poorly on exams. Strict memorization can lead to bad habits in students. If they only remember a specific way of doing things, they may not know how to apply the concept to different ideas that are similar. Memorization is important but it must be applied properly, not blindly. Memorization can come from learning the application of such formulas. For example, the Pythagorean formula is easy to remember because students can learn to apply it to real life. It is easy to show them a hands on example using diagrams/models.
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