264: Cultivating problem solvers one conversation at a time

<p>On the show we are so excited to host Dr. Gina Picha! She explores the strategies and insight inside her new book: <a href= "https://stenhouse.com/collections/gina-picha/products/9781625315137_conferring-in-the-math-classroom" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Conferring in the Match Classroom.</a></p> <p>We explore what it means to help learners develop their math identity and to develop their capacity and confidence as problem solvers.</p> <p>This conversation reminds us of the power of building relationships with students and ways we can build more casual conversations into our practice.</p> <p><strong>Learn all about Dr. Picha:</strong></p> <p><strong>Dr. Gina Picha</strong>’s career in education began in Illinois where she earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a minor in economics and later a master’s degree in education.  Over the past fifteen years, Gina has worked as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, curriculum specialist and district math coordinator.  In 2020, Gina graduated with a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from Concordia University-Austin where she conducted research on teacher professional learning that includes time for teachers to reflect on their math identities.</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/ginapicha?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Follow her on Twitter</a></p> <p>Want to send us your feedback on today's episode?</p> <p>Head to <a href= "https://www.shiftingschools.com">www.shiftingschools.com</a> and send us a voice memo!</p> <p>Special thanks to our amazing Sponsor: </p> <h2 class="list-item-content__title">MackinVia</h2> <div class="list-item-content__description"> <p class="">With 20 national awards, including ISTE Best of Show and Product of the Year, and 7 MLA Platinum Awards, MackinVIA is an accomplished digital content management system. <a href= "https://home.mackin.com/digital/mackinvia/">https://home.mackin.com/digital/mackinvia/</a> </p> </div>