Summary and Synthesis

Over the past few weeks of class I have really actually enjoyed this different type of learning that is being presented in this classroom. As I stated before in my first blog, I was slightly unsure of how this new way of teaching being done by Dr. Reins was going to go. Now after experiencing it first hand and realized just how much this has worked for me I have now rethought my teaching method for mathematics. By allowing students to struggle just the right amount with the information it allows them to feel a sense of accomplishment when they do finally figure out the answer. It makes it that much more worth the time and effort when you had to work at it rather than to just be given the formula and plug the numbers in. In addition to that, I have also enjoyed learning abou the CGI method and how that helps students as well. By giving the students a problem and allowing them to figure out the answer in their own unique way and then letting them share their answer with the class, it also helps students take pride in their learning and whent that happens it creates a much better learning atmosphere as a whole. In the end, I am definitely stepping out of the box and allowing my self to see a whole different side of teaching and am truly enjoying it.