Blog 2

While many aspects of this class are difficult because of the new and necessary way of thinking, I find it to be exciting all at the same time. It is refreshing to find myself in a classroom learning something I've never considered possible, yet seeing that it is not only possible, but incredibly vital. Professor Reins has driven his point home (in my mind) as to WHY classroom teachers need to present new knowledge to students in this way. The struggle I have up to this point is believing in myself, knowing that I struggle with this challenging subject, as well as believing that I am capable of teaching students in such a thorough and intellectual way. I will continue to do what I can in this class to successfully transform my thinking into that of a confident and prepared instructor - ready to change the way mathematics is presented. I believe in Reform Based Mathematics because I feel strongly that, had I been taught math in this way, I would be much more skilled, confident, and prepared to teach it to others.