Who ever thought I would be writing a blog about math? (Not me, that's for sure) But here I am! I want to start by admitting how nervous I am about taking this math course, however after being in lecture for the first time last week, it most definitely did help settle my nerves, at least a little bit.
I was never strong in math, it usually took me a little longer to catch on to what was being taught in the classroom and I always felt pressured to be done as quickly as everyone else because I wasn't as smart as them if it took me a little longer, and let's admit, it can seem embarrassing to a young child in a full classroom!
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Having said that, I did have some wonderful teachers throughout my years of schooling who seemed to really just "get me". They could tend to my learning needs and explain things in different ways which helped tremendously on those exhausting problem solving activities. This was not always the case as everyone has their own personal teaching style, but I found those teachers who were passionate about math to be the most helpful throughout my years.
I am hoping to come into this math course with a fresh mind and no previous "misconceptions" that may hold me back, I need to keep in mind that I have not personally been in my own math class since the 10th grade (8 years ago, yikes!). I want to have an open mind because it is never too late to take on something new and try and conquer something that you previously had difficulties with, because honestly nothing feels better than doing well at something you've previously struggled with!
The readings that were assigned this week were also a sort of "eye opener" for me, as Miss Bunz said in our first class, "you don't need to be a math wiz to be able to teach math", I feel strongly about that, I feel like you just need to be open to change and have a willingness to learn new things. Like it says in the curriculum document we were assigned to read, "the development of mathematical knowledge is a gradual process", I take that as meaning there is always new things to learn.
The second document proved to be most useful for me, as it is stated in Toward a practical Based Theory of Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching, "what many teachers lack is mathematical knowledge that is useful to and usable for teaching". This point is what I am most looking forward to learning throughout this course, what going to be most important and practical when teaching a math class.
I look forward to sharing my learning experience with you throughout the year! Let's have some fun!
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