Did you know…
- NC DPI is putting together the data review team as part of the K-12 Math Standards review process. Please consider applying to be a part of the data review committee. Click here to learn more about it and fill out the application.
- Be on the lookout for a survey from us! We need your feedback to continue the work that we do.
- The NCCTM State Math Conference will be held Nov 14 – 15 in Winston-Salem. You can learn more about it and get registered today. Thursday morning NC2ML is sponsoring the Key Note Speaker – Francis Su! He’ll be talking about how we can support our students to flourish in and through mathematics. We hope to see you there!
- Have you signed up for the NCCTM Leadership Seminar on Nov 13th? Don’t miss out! Keynote Speaker is Rolanda Baldwin, VP of Mathematics at Unbound Ed. Click here for more information and registration.
- Check out the NCCAT and NC2ML Co-creating a Vision of High Quality and Equitable Math Instruction retreat for MS and HS district teams. There is limited space for district (MS and HS) teams to take part in December at the Cullowhee Campus (link here). We have added a spring date at the Okracoke campus (link here). Get your team signed up today!
- The NC DPI HS Math Content and Pedagogy Webinars have started up again. The next one is on November 19th and is focused on Statistics and Data Science. Click here to learn more and to register.
- Last, but certainly not least, did you know you can sign up to get this newsletter (and all other NC2ML news) through email instead of having to wait to see it on social media. Sign up here!
Amplifying Voices Episode 5: Supporting Early Career Teachers with Cyndi Edgington and Allison McCulloch
Coming soon! In this month’s episode of the “We All Speak Math” podcast, we welcome Dr. Cyndi Edgington and Dr. Allison McCulloch, both professors in mathematics teacher education here in NC, to discuss supporting early career teachers through the implementation of discourse moves. They emphasize the significance of discourse in fostering classroom culture and enhancing student engagement, while also outlining strategies for effective teacher preparation and professional development. The conversation highlights the importance of reflective practice and encourages teachers to observe their peers to learn from diverse teaching styles. MANY resources for supporting early career teachers and also any teacher working to incorporate more discourse are shared including learning resources and technology resources around video reflections. Check it out!
November Discourse Move of the Month: Inviting Participation
What’s It About?
Inviting student participation means giving students a chance to share their ideas, solutions, or strategies during class discussions. It kick-starts conversations, gives opportunity to hear different viewpoints, students learn to listen and respond to each other and it helps break down the “smartness” hierarchy.
Teachers should:
- Ask questions that get everyone talking, not just a few students.
- Keep an eye out for diverse ideas and solutions.
- Encourage students to add to what others have said.
- Make sure you’re inviting different students to share, not always the same ones.
Students should:
- Think about how to explain your thoughts clearly.
- Practice active listening.
- See your ideas as important.
- Appreciate your classmates’ contributions.
- Find connections between your ideas and others’.
By inviting participation, classrooms become more inclusive and collaborative, making learning a team effort.
More to Explore
For more resources to support your use of this and other discourse moves, visit our website NC2ML. Here you’ll find toolkits for teaching and learning, professional development, administrative leadership, and a recording of DPI Webinars focused on the discourse moves. All NC2ML resources are created for NC Teachers by NC Teachers.