How Effective Math Educators Are Developed

In this episode Jon & Kyle discuss the importance of building both math content knowledge and pedagogical-content knowledge when designing your own or your district professional development plans. Stick around and you’ll hear their stories of how they realized they needed to be effective at both content and pedagogy so they could survive and thrive in the classroom. You’ll also learn where you can go to build and improve your own pedagogical content knowledge.  You’ll Learn: The building blocks necessary to the development of effective mathematics educators;The Difference Between Math Content Knowledge and Pedagogical-Content Knowledge; Why having mathematics knowledge alone is not enough to be an effective mathematics educator; and,Where you can develop both your mathematics content and mathematics pedagogical knowledge.Resources: The 2022 Make Math Moments Virtual Summit [REGISTER NOW]District Leader/Mentor Summit Sharing Resources [DOWNLOADABLE GOODIES]Research Paper Referenced:An, Shuhua, Gerald Kulm, and Zhonghe Wu. “The Pedagogical Content Knowledge of Middle School, Mathematics Teachers in China and the U.S.” Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education 7.2 (2004): 145–172. Web.District Leader Resources:The Make Math Moments District Planning Workbook [First 3 pages] Are you a district mathematics leader interested in crafting a mathematics professional learning plan that will transform your district mathematics program forever? Book a time to chat with us!Other Useful Resources and Supports: Make Math Moments Framework [Blog Article]Make Math Moments Problem-Based Lessons & UnitsEmpower Your Students (and Teachers) Using A Professional Learning Plan That Sparks Engagement, Fuels Deep Learning, and Ignites Action!https://makemathmoments.com/make-math-moments-district-mentorship-program/