Looking through my blog posts, I have unlocked memories of the earlier days of this course when we were in the garden in the early fall days. I also got to take another look at the art projects that we did over the span of the semester. So much has happened that I can barely keep track of it all, so hard to process. But as I read the blogs I get to remember the things we did.
My favourite part of the course happened early on when we reading the Skemp article. By breaking the idea of knowledge into that of instrumental vs relational understanding unlocked something in my brain. It was a new way of thinking that had never happened before. Because of having this reading early on, I was able to see the lessons and projects through the lens of instrumental vs relational understanding, and that enormously helped me through the course.
I also liked the math art projects that were related to the curriculum we would be teaching in the schools. While we learned a lot of art ideas, it will be a bit of work to find the time to implement them in our classrooms. I would have loved more lessons like the GCF/LCM dances that I will be able to implement in my practicum seamlessly.
Thanks for your thoughtful and really interesting comments, Evan. It does seem like ages ago that we were out in the garden, doesn't it? I really appreciate your insights -- wishing you a happy holiday and a great second semester (and practicum)!
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