to establish a proper agreement (Keeptwo, 2021) will be able to experience "...[restoration of] historically significant sites…; contributions to the social and cultural objectives of [their] communities; and a foundation for economic development for the region" (Algonquin Land Claim). This is exciting news, yet as inspiring as it all sounds, we must recognize that as settlers, we have much work to do to decolonize our own approaches to teaching and learning, and to share this with our membership. Much of this work will be rooted in listening, in feeling, in honoring the land and its people, and co-creating welcoming and safe spaces, with our Indigenous partners. Our work will also involve engaging with various mathematical perspectives that we might all "circulate together" (Wiseman et al, 2017). We are thankful for the examples of Indigenous stewardship--that is, of the land and of relationships within and across peoples--that we have the opportunity to learn and work as a Council, and to provide leadership for our colleagues in Math Education. Niá:wen, Miigwech, Nakurmiik, Thank you. New Web Resource
Artefacts of Learning & LeadershipBelow, you will find examples of Land Acknowledgements we have constructed and used to open our meetings and events. Notably, each one is of considerable length. Our purpose is simple, yet incredibly powerful and so important. As a chapter, we have decided that we will research and embed historical perspectives, stories, and examples of how we can encourage our members to counter oppressive narratives, thus making new spaces and opportunities for our Chapter to truly make good on its vision: Making teaching and learning mathematics accessible for all An incredibly important aspect to achieving this vision must and will involve partnerships and collaborations with First Peoples groups in the Ottawa Zone. If you have questions or comments, do feel free to reach out to our Executive. As a courtesy, we also ask that you innovate from any insights drawn from our activities and writings: it's important that we each do the work of understanding ways of knowing, being, and doing for ourselves. If you are interested in using any part of an Acknowledgment or other resource, please reach out to us using the contact form provided. Acknowledgements: Sources: Keeptwo, S. (2021). We all go back to the land: The who, why, and how of land acknowledgements. Brush Education Inc.
The Algonquin Land Claim. ontario.ca. (n.d.). Retrieved May 17, 2022, from https://www.ontario.ca/page/algonquin-land-claim Wiseman, D., Glanfield, F., & Lunney Borden, L. (2017, September 11). How we are coming to know: Report. Show Me Your Math. Retrieved May 6, 2022, from https://showmeyourmath.ca/comingtoknow/report/
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What else? Membership has grown through the study; new relationships have been built; continued interest in the study and chapter’s activities have been expressed; and opportunities for members to join Council have been created and shared.
Looking Ahead: Fall 2021
![]() Although it was not possible, at this time, to study all chapters of the book, many members have expressed a desire to continue working with Building Thinking Classrooms during the 2021-22 school year. And we’ll be doing our very best to meet our members’ professional learning needs!
What to expect? With more educators exploring this pedagogy in their own practices, we'll be enriching our shared time with practical findings from the field--in the #OttawaZone!
In the meantime, we'd like to offer up some encouragement! And a sample of resources as insight to some of the ‘how’ and ‘what’ of the study’s organization, facilitation, and degree of participation.
Encouragement!
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On behalf of the O34ME Council and Professional Learning Committee, we wish you all the very best for a strong finish to the year and for a relaxing Summer. Contact: Need to connect with O34ME? Use our Contact Form to ask questions, share concerns, and/or provide suggestions.
Yours in #mathedu
Chris Stewart 2019-22 O34ME President Welcome: The Ottawa Zone for Mathematics Education (O34ME) On behalf of O34ME (The Ottawa Zone for Mathematics Education, Ottawa Chapter of OAME) Executive & Council, I'd like to start by introducing the members of the 2021/22 Executive. I am both privileged and honored to be working alongside such an enthusiastic, committed and dynamic group of educators serving Mathematics Educators in the Greater Ottawa Region. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with each of our Executive members. Yours in #mathedu, Chris Stewart, OCT O34ME 2019-22 President Your 2021/22 Executive Chris Stewart, OCT
Current Roles in Math Education:
Perspectives: When students are inspired to share and discuss their thinking and reasoning, they become their own and others’ teachers! An educator's role is then to help guide their students to becoming better at this — the content students learn is a vehicle to serving conversations. How to engage in the process of learning is the core of all teaching and learning. This engagement requires that students develop and use a variety of skills as they are learning mathematics: Learning (p11), Transferable, Social-emotional, and Mathematical Process Skills. As a result, students develop their mathematical identity—i.e., understanding themselves as knowers, doers, and sense-makers of mathematics--and become empowered to use mathematics in ways that not only grow their achievement but that can be used to solve a variety of real-world problems (e.g., addressing matters of social injustice). And none of this could be possible without the culture of care, respect for equity and inclusion, and professionalism we see in educators and systems of education. Aspirations:
Karyn Hepburn, OCT Perspectives & Aspirations:
Tony Alexander, OCT
Gregory Taylor, OCT
Suhana Kadoura, OCT Current Role in Math Education:
I am first and foremost a learner. The foundation for teaching is built from our relationships with students, families, colleagues and our communities. When we are allies to our students, we help build their independence and the confidence to trust in their own abilities and growth as learners in all subjects. Aspirations:
Natalie Robinson, OCT Perspectives & Aspirations:
Jimmy Pai, OCT Perspectives:
Aspiration:
Melissa Black, OCT
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