073: Student-Led Harkness Discussions with Deb Mertz

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English - February 11, 2019 11:00 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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Yes, deeper learning through discussion is possible in math! Deb Mertz, a high school math teacher in Spring Lake, Michigan, shares how she uses the Harkness discussion method to foster dialogue, problem-solving, and reflection in her math classes. She shares the powerful outcomes and some specific strategies for teachers of all subjects and grade levels.

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Read more about the Harkness method: https://www.exeter.edu/exeter-difference/how-youll-learn

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