Building a Culture of Thinking with Visible Thinking Routines

Stepping into a recent professional development session, I eagerly anticipated diving deep into the world of Active Learning. My plan? To emerge armed with a comprehensive understanding of this multifaceted approach. However, as the session unfolded, a pre-evaluation of our knowledge revealed a fascinating truth: teachers yearned for specific guidance on one crucial aspect – […]

Teachers: The Indispensable Human Element in the Age of AI

In this age of rapid technological advancement, a pervasive concern looms: the fear that artificial intelligence (AI) may one day replace human professionals across various industries, including education. Teachers, in particular, grapple with this concern, especially as technology experts envision a future where each child has their own personal AI assistant guiding them on their […]

Unlocking the Secrets of Fractions (3): The Key Takeaway for 3-5 grade Math teachers

Building upon the insights shared in my previous two articles about fractions: Definition & Representations and A Balanced Approach, this third piece will provide key takeaways specifically for 3-5 grade math teachers. Focusing on the essential aspects of teaching fractions, I will emphasize the importance of promoting a deep and conceptual understanding of this math concept. To help […]

Unlocking the Secrets of Fractions (2): A Balanced Approach

Teaching fractions can be challenging for students, particularly when it comes to performing operations with them. In my previous article titled “Unlocking the Secrets of Fractions (1): Definition & Representations” , I discussed the three main reasons why fractions can be difficult to understand. In this article, we will examine the significance of utilizing a balanced approach […]

Is 3+7 equal to 37?

Why 3 + 7 is equal to 10 and not 37? Have you ever wondered about it? Well, this question reminds me of the “Child’s Why”. At the development stage which typically starts around ages 2 or 3 and continues into ages 4 and 5, children ask “Why” which is a sign of curiosity to […]