From Beliefs to Practice, Expanding Collaboration in Mathematics Classrooms

Collaboration in mathematics classrooms is not only a logistical challenge. It is a belief-driven one. This interactive conversation will explore how instructor beliefs and instructional identities shape how we design tasks, structure class sessions, and respond to student thinking. Participants will examine strategies for supporting small-group collaboration that work (even in less-than-ideal physical spaces) while also reflecting on how mathematical joy broadens what feels possible for students and instructors alike.

Facilitated by: Dr. Anne Marie Marshall

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What is the Community of Practice?

The Community of Practice is a space for everyone in the department (lecturers, GTAs, faculty) to come together and have chats, professional development, speakers, workshops, and more related to teaching and learning. There’s no sign-up; simply attend if you want! If you would like to be involved in any planning or would like to run a session, please email me (henathan@uwm.edu) and let me know.

The Community of Practice Canvas Site

We have a Community of Practice Canvas site where we keep a signup and modules for past sessions. If you would like to enroll, here is the link: https://uws-td.instructure.com/enroll/XK96LD