Motivated for Math 2020
Designing Math Classrooms Where Students Want to Join In
Target Audience: K-12 Math educators, administrators, coaches, and paraprofessionals supporting the teaching of mathematics.
About the Book Study: Using Dr. Ilana Horn's text, Motivated (2017), this session will serve as a guide for teachers unsatisfied when their questions are met by silence. By examining what works in other classrooms and following the example of been-there teachers, participants can start changing slumped shoulders and blank stares into energetic, engaged learners. CLICK HERE to hear from Ilana Horn directly.
- Belongingness comes from students' frequent, pleasant interactions with their peers and teachers.
- Meaningfulness answers the question, "When are we going to use this?"
- Competence helps all students discover their mathematical strengths.
- Accountability inspires students to participate in classroom life.
- Autonomy produces learners with tools for making sense of their work and seeing it through.
The above features of motivational math classrooms are explored in-depth in Horn's book. You'll find suggestions for identifying what impedes each factor, along with strategies for weaving them into your instruction. Participants will also be introduced to an online community who support each other's efforts to teach this way.
Please note that each participant is responsible for obtaining a copy of the book study text(s). A copy of the book is NOT included in your registration fee.
- Amazon Book Store: CLICK HERE *Participants must purchase their own text.
To view the Motivated Book Study Syllabus: CLICK HERE
Costs & Registration Fees
- $40 per book study/per person - Shelby, Logan, Hardin, Madison, and Champaign County Districts and Boards of Developmental Disabilities.
- $75 per book study/per person - Districts and agencies not listed above.
Reminder: Each participant is responsible for purchasing their own copy of the book study text(s). A copy of the book IS NOT included in the registration fee. To aid in your procurement of the text, a link to Amazon's online book store is highlighted in the "About the Book" section located above.
How are the online book studies being facilitated?
All book studies are facilitated using Google Classroom (CLICK HERE to view technology requirements) and require weekly reading of assigned chapters, responding to discussion prompts, providing peer feedback, self-reflection, and the submission of a personal action plan and a final project (see the about the book study section for additional details).
Essential Details for Your Records
Book Study Kickoff: June 15th
Format: Online Book Study (w/Google Classroom)
Duration of Course: June 15th to August 7th**
**See individual course syllabus for specific timeline.
Contact Hours: 15 (per completed book study)
Optional Graduate credit (one semester hour per book study) is available through Ashland University. An ADDITIONAL fee of $235 per credit hour (paid to Ashland University) applies.
OTHER SUMMER BOOK STUDY OPTIONS (TWO (2) ADDITIONAL CHOICES)
Looking for other options? Please find below the MRESC's other "Summer 2020 Book Studies" featuring two (2) other award winning books. Click on the title to learn more.
- Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators. Author: Elena Aguilar (2018) - Facilitator: Tamar Campbell
- Forces of Influence: How Educators can Leverage Relationships to Improve Practice. Author: Fred Ende and Meghan Everette (2019) - Facilitator: Meggan Weaver
IMPORTANT INFORMATION & REMINDERS
What technology will I need to participate? Google Classroom - Click here for technology requirements.
When will I receive my Google Classroom access code? Approximately one (1) week prior to the start of the book study (June 7th or 8th) you will receive a Google Classroom invitation email. This email will include a Google Classroom “Course Code” that you will use to join the class at classroom.google.com.
Reminder - Purchase Your Own Book: Each participant is responsible for purchasing their own copy of the book study text(s). A copy of the book IS NOT included in the registration fee. To aid in your procurement of the text, a link to Amazon's online book store is highlighted in the "About the Book" section located above.
Our Cancellation Policy - Cancellations must be received by June 8th at 3:00 pm. Cancellations received outside of this policy will not be accepted. Attendees and/or employing districts will be billed accordingly.
Monday, Jun 15, 2020, 08:00 AM
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