Ep 269: Why the Debate between Inquiry and Direct Instruction, Developing Reasoning and Teaching Procedures.

Does inquiry mean leaving students to their own devices? In this episode Pam and Kim share their thoughts on the debate teaching reasoning vs. teaching procedures.Talking Points:We all want what's best for studentsSometimes educators talk past each other, using words without examples to give meaningExperiencing mathing is different from helping students learn to do the mental actions of mathingIs there a continuum of how to teach?Examples of "direct" and "inquiry based" instructionShould we ever be explicit?Why is it so important to have a common experience?See the debate here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CANtr9OHAvUCheck out our social mediaTwitter: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics educationLinkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC