New Insights and Their Implications

During the first couple weeks of class it has been very interesting. I am finding that I really enjoy this class and the approach that is being taken to teaching it. Instead of having us write 20 lesson plans to cover math concepts in what we think is a deep concept, we really have taken a step back and uncovered a completely new layer here. I can safely bet that most of my peers in this class, including myself, were taught math from projector transparencies, examples, and worksheets galore. This class is making me rethink about all of the other lesson plans I have written. Did I really achieve my objectives, or do I just think I did? I like the activities and discussions we have had thus far. The article that we read the other day about math anxiety being learned from the same sexes was astounding to me, and the fact that nearly 90% of elementary teachers are female. But, it really does start to make sense because how can we teach what we don't know? How are the kids supposed to know what we as teachers, don't even know? So, I really have enjoyed this class and I really am looking forward to the rest of the semester. I think this will enhance all of our teaching philosophies greatly!