tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964889903484807623.post6960287793521772089..comments2023-12-18T04:44:25.358-08:00Comments on Questions?: A Tale of Two TeachersDavid Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06277427735527075341noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964889903484807623.post-41563158611375921922011-05-09T02:30:36.224-07:002011-05-09T02:30:36.224-07:00Beautiful!
One uses natural opportunities and the...Beautiful!<br /><br />One uses natural opportunities and the other must create teaching moments (WCYDWT and anyqs)within a legislated and legally binding course of study.<br /><br /><br />I am a mom of seven, former homeschool mom, grad student, and future secindary math teacher.Majahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05382724165491805631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5964889903484807623.post-71927184016826136592011-05-08T10:11:22.823-07:002011-05-08T10:11:22.823-07:00David, This is a lovely ode to Mommies on Mother&#...David, This is a lovely ode to Mommies on Mother's Day. Thank you for sharing it.<br /><br />I am both Mommy and college teacher, and struggle with the same issues you express here, regarding authentic learning.<br /><br />I think sometimes we don't give ourselves enough credit. For some students, what we do (even though it may seem artificial) is a powerful step in a new direction, helping them see what learning math can really mean.<br /><br />The problem is that, at the same time, there are students in the same class who continue to feel oppressed by math class.<br /><br />(At least, this has been my experience...)Sue VanHattumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10237941346154683902noreply@blogger.com