This podcast delves into the practical strategies and research-backed methods outlined in Peter Liljedahl's book, "Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics," to help educators create dynamic learning environments where student thinking is at the forefront [1, 2].Each episode explores one or more of the 14 teaching practices that are key to developing a classroom where students actively engage with mathematical concepts, moving away from rote memorization and mimicking towards genuine understanding [1-5].Listeners will learn how to use effective questioning techniques, implement meaningful note-taking, give tasks verbally, and use hints and extensions to maintain flow, and foster a classroom culture that values thinking [6-13].The podcast also covers the importance of formative assessment, data-gathering, and collaborative learning techniques to enhance student learning and autonomy [14-22].Ideal for teachers at all grade levels (K-12), this podcast offers concrete advice, classroom examples, and actionable steps to help educators transform their teaching practice and build a classroom of thinkers [1-6, 8, 11, 14, 23, 24].The podcast features insights and interviews with educators who have successfully implemented these practices [25, 26].
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