Think Thank Thunk
by Kyle WebbJoin hosts Dean, Maegan, and Kyle on the Think Thank Thunk podcast as they explore Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl. Through interviews with experts and teachers, they share practical tips and insights on implementing the 14 optimal practices outlined in the book. Perfect for math teachers of all levels, each episode features chapter summaries and ideas for transforming lessons into engaging and meaningful learning experiences. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to teaching math, subscribe to join the conversation and build a Thinking Classroom that inspires your students.
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Episodes
Ch 3 - Where Students Work
17m · PublishedJoin Kyle and Maegan as they dive into Chapter 3 from Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl. We discuss why where we have students work matters, how implementing vertical non-permanent surfaces (VNPS) can promote student engagement, thinking, collaboration, and reduce anonymity. Throughout the conversation, they provide valuable insights and practical tips for maximizing the benefits of VNPS in the classroom setting.
This episode is the fourth in the series where we go through each chapter of Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl.
Ep 2 - Gale Russell
43m · PublishedKyle and Dean are joined by Dr. Gale Russell (@GaleForcedWinds), a professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Regina. Gale shares her insights on building a Thinking Classroom and how Peter Liljedahl’s work has influenced her teaching of pre-service teachers. She also talks about the importance of creating a safe and inclusive learning environment for students.
Listen in as we discuss some of the barriers and misconceptions we face when trying to change how math is taught, mathematical safety, assessment in math, and how mathematics is so much more than what we typically teach.
Learn more about Dr. Gale Russell and her research interests here: Dr. Gale Russell, University of Regina
Find us on Twitter: @ThinkThankPod
Books mentioned in the episode:
- Necessary Conditions by Geoff Krall
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Grading From the Inside Out by Tom Schimmer - Ungrading: Why Rating Students Undermines Learning (and What to Do Instead) by Susan D. Blum
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Ch 2 - How We Form Collaborative Groups
17m · PublishedJoin Kyle and Maegan as they dive into Chapter 2 from Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl. We discuss why the way we form groups matters, how to form frequent visibly random groups, and share some of the benefits of structuring groups this way.
This episode is the third in the series where we go through each chapter of Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl.
Ch 1 - Tasks in Thinking Classrooms
18m · PublishedJoin Kyle and Maegan as they dive into Chapter 1 from Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl. We discuss why tasks matter, the characteristics of good tasks, and share some of our favorite tasks with you.
Here is a link to our task database: http://bit.ly/SKmathtasks
This episode is the second in the series where we go through each chapter of Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl.
Ch 0 - Introduction to Building Thinking Classrooms
12m · PublishedJoin Kyle and Maegan as they explore the Introduction chapter from Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl. We discuss how this introduction sets the stage for the rest of the book by introducing the "studenting" behaviors and looks at how little thinking is actually happening in traditional math classrooms.
This episode is the first in the series where we go through each chapter of Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl.
Ep 1 - Jared Sliger
50m · PublishedIn this episode, Dean, Maegan and Kyle interview Jared Sliger (@jared_sliger), a middle school math teacher who teaches in Caldwell School Districts in Idaho.
Jared shares his experience teaching middle school math and how he has adapted his teaching style to better engage students over time - ultimately leading him to the Building Thinking Classroom practices. He also discusses some of the work he has done training teachers on Building Thinking Classrooms.
Ep 1 - Jared Sliger
50m · PublishedIn this episode, Dean, Maegan and Kyle interview Jared Sliger (@jared_sliger), a middle school math teacher who teaches in Caldwell School Districts in Idaho.
Jared shares his experience teaching middle school math and how he has adapted his teaching style to better engage students over time - ultimately leading him to the Building Thinking Classroom practices. He also discusses some of the work he has done training teachers on Building Thinking Classrooms.
Ep 0 - Welcome to Think, Thank, Thunk
14m · PublishedWhat is Think, Thank, Thank all about? And who are Dean, Maegan, and Kyle?
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Think Thank Thunk has 38 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 20:16:25. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on June 25th 2023. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on June 1st, 2024 10:10.