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Ever feel like the parents of your students donāt like math? Or had a negative experience as a student in math class? If so, they may be unintentionally passing their OWN math anxiety along to their KIDS. That was the case with podcast guest, Dr. Kimya Barden. But after making a few missteps with her first child, Dr. Barden made the conscious choice to change her language while supporting her youngest three kids with math. Now she wants to make sure other parents don't make the same mistake, and she has some great ideas about how teachers can help parents (help their kids). Listen to learn how Embracing A Pedagogy Of Love makes all the difference and the #1 thing teachers must NOT do if they're going to teach children of color. I was captivated listening to Dr. Barden's words of wisdom (as well as her soothing voice!). Wanna give yourself the same gift? Click play now.
Summary & Highlights:Ā
In this episode, Chrissy interviews Dr. Kimya Barden, a proud South Side Chicago native, wife, mother of four beautiful children, university professor, mental health therapist for individuals and couples, and founder/owner of The Speaker Shop. In their conversation, Dr. Barden shares:
āthree essentials all students need from their teachers in order to succeed ā and how Marva Collins inspired this list
āthe #1 thing you *cannot* do if you want to teach children of color
āmissteps she made with her oldest child while helping her with math
āhow and why she changed the language she uses when working with her three younger childrenĀ
āfour ways teachers can help parents (to support their kids) in math