Ethnic Studies Engaging African American Students in Math

Join us for an evening imagining a math classroom where every student feels empowered, engaged, and eager to learn mathematics! Despite negative media portrayals, African American students exhibit a remarkably positive attitude toward school and mathematics (Walker, 2007). Many traditional approaches to math instruction often miss the mark for Black students (and other students who struggle) in the mathematics classroom. Research from cognitive science informs us that students should (1) personally experience mathematics at a concrete level, then (2) "see the math in action" at a visual level before they (3) comprehend mathematical ideas and procedures at an abstract level that they can efficiently use to solve problems in new situations. Join us for a conceptual tour on how to enhance math achievement for all.

When	Thursday May 30, 2024 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location	Teacher Learning Center at SCOE 5340 Skylane Boulevard Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Presenter	California Association of African American Superintendents and Administrators (CAAASA) Lybroan James and Ken Wesson are CAAASA Math Consultants with more than 60 years combined experience in education including teaching (elementary through higher education), academic coaching, professional development, product development in education, workshops, and keynote addresses to educators and administrators worldwide.
Cost	Free
Audience	Admin, Teachers, Community Members
Registration closes	05/23/2024
Registration	Danielle Brusnahan, (707) 524-2823, dbrusnahan@scoe.org
Questions	Nzinga Woods, (707) 524-8419, nwoods@scoe.org

Online Registration is not available.