Peter Liljedahl and How To Close Your Building Thinking Classroom Lesson

In this episode we bring back on the podcast for the third time the godfather of the Thinking Classroom Peter Liljedahl. We spoke with Peter way back on episode 21 of the podcast about how he built the components of the thinking classroom, episode 98 on group work and how to choose tasks, and in this episode Peter breaks down the three components of closing your lessons so students walk away feeling confident and connected to the learning that took place. You’ll Learn: Why it is so uplifting when an entire group is speaking about the same idea;How to see improvement with your students when Building A Thinking Classroom;Why Building Thinking Classrooms is still a problem to be solved;Why the “closing out of the lesson” is one of the most important elements of a Thinking Classrooms Lesson;Why we need to improve student experiences in math class;Why you need to close out the lesson by tying a bow on it;Why worked examples can carry a lot of benefit in how we construct them, but also how we review or reference them; What is the difference between closing out a lesson and consolidating a lesson?Resources: Building Thinking ClassroomsMake Math Moments Problem Based Units & TasksDistrict Math Leaders: How are you ensuring that you support those educators who need a nudge to spark a focus on growing their pedagogical-content knowledge? What about opportunities for those who are eager and willing to elevate their practice, but do not have the support? Book a call with our District Improvement Program Team to learn how we can not only help you craft, refine and implement your district math learning goals, but also provide all of the professional learning supports your educators need to grow at the speed of their learning. Book a short conversation with our team now. Empower 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/  Please help new listeners find the show. Leave a rating or review on your platform.