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Embracing mistakes isnāt just for students; we must adopt a growth mindset (ourselves!) in order to model mathematical mindsets for students. Thatās the focus of this conversation between two recovering perfectionists, myself and experienced middle school math teacher, Lisa Westholder. Learn how perfectionism shows up in Lisaās day to day as an educator and why sheās focused on āperfectingā not being perfect ā anymore. Finally, hear changes Lisaās making to prioritize her wellbeing, while remaining committed to her ultimate goal of positively impacting students.Ā
Summary & Highlights:Ā
In this episode, Chrissy interviews Lisa Westholder, an experienced middle school math teacher. In their conversation, Lisa shares:
āhow one teacher changed her relationship with math
āthe ways perfectionism shows up in her day to day work as a teacher
āa fascinating research study that sheds light on this topic
āthe connection between teacher-centered instruction and perfectionism
ātwo experiences that were the catalyst for change
āboundaries sheās put in place to prevent burnout
āhow administrators and team members have supported her to prioritize wellness
ātime-saving tips sheās learned over the years
āan instructional routine sheās excited to try in her classroom to cultivate mathematical mindsets