#86: Catalyzing Change - An Interview with Robert Q. Berry
Episode description
Today we’re speaking with Robert Q. Berry, he’s the current NCTM president, he’s a professor in the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia, and author of numerous books and articles on equity issues in mathematics education. Stick around to hear Robert discuss math moments he’s had as a student and a teacher. We’ll dive into a book series he’s been working on: Catalyzing Change, we’ll answer questions like: why we need to spark wonder and joy in our students and how you can implement equitable teaching practices into your classroom.
You’ll Learn:
- Why the book series Catalyzing Change needs to be your “next book”;
- Why we need to spark wonder and joy in our students; and,
- How you can implement equitable teaching practices into your classroom.
Resources:
FIND MORE ROBERT Q. BERRY
Twitter https://twitter.com/robertqberry
Catalyzing Change in High School Mathematics [BOOK]
High School Mathematics Lessons to Explore, Understand, and Respond to Social Injustice [BOOK]
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