Seminar+2

=Seminar 2 -- September 17, 2009=

Topics: Lesson planning Planning group worthy tasks

Readings: Chapin, S. H., O’Connor, C., and Anderson, N. C. (2003/2009). //Classroom discussions: Using math talk to help students learn//. Sausalito, CA: Math Solutions 1st Edition: Chapter 10 – Planning Lessons 2nd Edition: Chapter 9 – Planning Lessons

Summary: This chapter begins by offering four stages to lesson planning: (1) Identify the mathematical goals, (2) Anticipate confusion, (3) Ask questions, and (4) Planning the implementation. A small discussion is had about each of the steps. This is followed by a discussion of choosing the discussion formats and designing good questions. These sections are supported by two vignettes, one from a second grade classroom and the other from a sixth grade classroom.

Cohen, E. //Designing groupwork.// Chapter 5 – Planning Groupwork in Stages [|Cohen_GroupWork_Ch5.PDF]

Summary: This chapter offers a practical look into how to plan groupwork. It suggests that one consider how accountability will be measured for the individual and for the group, creating high-level tasks, preparing the working of the task (which includes what roles will be established, the scenario for the learning, the size of the groups, group composition, and classroom arrangement). The chapter concludes with a look at how to wrap-up the group work and assess the students' learning.