Create Inspiring Math Experiences Using the Hope Wheel
In this 30-minute webinar, Dr. Lou Matthews introduces educators to In this 30-minute webinar, explore practical strategies for designing math activities and experiences that emphasize connection and belonging with the Hope Wheel.
Create Inspiring Math Experiences Using the Hope Wheel
In this 30-minute webinar, Dr. Lou Matthews introduces educators to practical strategies for designing math activities that resonate with students’ cultural identities and lived experiences. Through the Hope Wheel framework, you will learn to make math meaningful, inclusive, and impactful.
Why We Love the Hope Wheel
The Hope Wheel is a unique planning tool designed to enrich STEM education by fostering culturally relevant learning environments. Centered around six transformative verbs—Love, Protest, Restore, Invest, Inspire, and Create—the Hope Wheel guides educators in integrating deeper community values and social consciousness into their curricula. Explore how each action-oriented verb can empower and inspire both teachers and students to engage with learning in profoundly meaningful ways.
Using the Hope Wheel to Guide Lesson Planning:
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Connecting Math to Students’ Real-World Experiences:
Discover methods to make math lessons relevant by connecting them to the cultural backgrounds and communities of your students, fostering a sense of belonging and engagement.
Implementing Culturally Relevant Activities Immediately:
Gain ready-to-use ideas and practical steps to start incorporating culturally relevant math activities in your classroom right away, ensuring a meaningful and inclusive learning experience for all students.
What Teachers Say about the Hope Wheel
— Grace Walsh
Simple yet powerful! A fantastic grabber to use with students and colleagues! I see students wanting to add actions to this Hope Wheel during the year. Thank you for this!
— Ayanna
I had not seen the Hope Wheel...and it's just stunning -- both in its elegance and also its instructional implications.
— Jenna
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Who Should Join?
- Teachers seeking to make math accessible and meaningful for diverse student populations
- Teachers eager to foster a classroom environment that celebrates students' cultural identities
- Education leaders, coaches and administrators interested in supporting culturally responsive teaching practices
Meet your workshop host
Lou Matthews
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