I’m in the middle of a one-semester leave, and in addition to working my way through Euclid’s Elements I have really cranked up my reading in anticipation of my return in Fall. I am currently reading Jo Boaler’s Mathematical Mindsets.

I was happy to see that she supports my beliefs that student learning increases when students participate in the discovery of concepts as well as when students reflect on their learning. These have been two areas of emphasis for me as I develop my teaching philosophy, and it is always encouraging to hear from others who feel the same way.

My upcoming presentations at ICTCM in Atlanta and NADE in Anaheim will focus on these ideas. I will preview those talks as the conferences get closer, and will share my thoughts on Mathematical Mindsets once I finish.

George