This year, for my inquiry I am looking into my teaching practice in mathematics. I am interested in looking into how I am currently teaching maths, and how I can be making changes to my practice to best benefit my learners.
Throughout 2016, I became aware of the amazing opportunities digital technologies are able to provide to redefine teaching of mathematics. I also realised that many learners are able to confidently answer mathematical problems when given scaffolding in group situations, however cannot always provide the same explanations when working independently or solving problems without scaffolds.
Ideas to investigate this year during my inquiry could include looking into the power of multi-modal learning in mathematics (use of audio and visual, tactile experiences to explain thinking), ability to self reflect, and development of strategies to use when working independently.
In terms of my practice, I could look into learning experiences I am providing to learners in class, how I am teaching strategies in group settings, and how I am supporting learners who are working independently (how I am teaching strategies which could be used independently).
I look forward to hearing what you find out about how to move students from scaffold-dependence to independence - something many students struggle with. All the best with your inquiry!
ReplyDeleteWow - lots of great thoughts and ideas here Hannah. Will look forward to hearing how you tackle this. It's always a challenge in group teaching to ensure that they all leave with what they need in terms of continuing on independently.
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