Conversations with teachers, administrators, leaders, and students about mathematics teaching and learning. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abel-maestas/support
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 14 hours 41 minutes
episode 9: S2 E9 - Addressing Math Anxiety with Dr. Aditya Nagrath
In this podcast I highlight our AP Bootcamp that we held during Spring Break. Students came in during their vacation to review AP math and get ready for their weeks-long review and preparation for their AP Exams. After describing this, I get into the main conversation of this podcast...
episode 8: S2 E8 - Using Technology in a Thinking Classroom
In this episode, I am joined by high school math teacher, Grant McCormick, for a discussion of how he uses technology in his "thinking classroom". Like many school districts, students in his class are issued a chromebook...
Bonus Episode - Live from ETC 2024
In this special "Bonus Episode", I am joined by district teacher and tech guru, Brian Wise. We record this episode "live" from ETC 2024, the educational technology conference put on by the Stanislaus County Office of Education. Participants in our session join the podcast to discuss using podcasts with students, using Building Thinking Classrooms in science, and uplifting student experiences and stories using podcasts...
episode 7: S2 E7 - Using Manipulatives in a Building Thinking Classroom
Manipulatives are a great tool to help students connect a physical model to mathematics. Whether you're using algebra tiles, base 10 blocks, or "patty" paper, manipulatives not only bring engagement to math class, but a kinesthetic connection that many students need to see the math...
episode 6: S2 E6 - Building Teacher Agency through Low-Floor High-Ceiling Task with Cathy Williams
Back from winter break, I get the opportunity to have a great conversation with the amazing Cathy Williams! Cathy is the co-founder and Executive Director of YouCubed. She has a vast amount of experience in mathematics education, especially at the secondary level, which is one of the reasons I loved talking to her...
episode 5: S2 E5 - Belonging, Equity and Building Culture with Dr. Michael DeSousa
In this episode, I have a great "catching up" conversation with one of my former principals and the founder of the RODA Leadership Consulting group, Dr. Michael DeSousa. His work over the last several years has focused on building more equitable spaces for schools and communities working with teachers, leaders, and community members to create better structures for student success. We discuss bringing a sense of belonging for our students in mathematics and our schools...
episode 4: S2 E4 - Student Voice in Mathematics with the Maestas Kids
Join me in this episode as I talk with my favorite guests ever to be on the podcast...my kids! Yup, my 4th, 7th and 9th grade kids talk with me about why (and when) they like math, how technology and working with others helps them learn, and how they feel they belong in mathematics...
episode 3: S2 E3 - Classroom Management and Student Engagement with Grace Dearborn.
Join me for an amazing interview with one of my favorite educational consultants and authors, Grace Dearborn! Grace is the Executive Director of Conscious Teaching, LLC. She is super cool, funny, and has so much great advice on building positive classroom culture and bringing joy and wonder to learning...
episode 2: S2 E2 - Building Thinking Classrooms: Teacher Update in Year 2
We are off to a great start for season 2! Following up on a great ending in season 1 with Peter Liljedahl, I check in on a few teachers that started their journey into Building Thinking Classrooms last year...
episode 1: S2 E1 - What's new for Season 2? Building teacher and student self-efficacy.
Here we are! The beginning of Season 2 of the Teaching That "Counts" podcast. The follow-up to a great first season in which we explored Building Thinking Classrooms will have us diving into a new, but adjacent, topic: How do we build teacher and student self-efficacy?
In this episode, I welcome my "partners in math", Melanie Roche and Sarah Harris...