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037 Laurence Thinks About Spatial Reasoning

Release Date:  March 12, 2020 Leave a Comment

Episode Synopsis

We read a longitudinal study examining US gifted systems failing to identify students with spatial aptitude over the past 60 years. We search for the causes and consequences of undervaluing spatial reasoning, and identify classroom practices that support those students in our schools.

Later, we discuss ways to get the benefits of peer observation for teachers when observable colleagues are not readily available.

Finally, in a Mixed Bag we discuss a question from a listener who pushes us to dive into our assumptions about testing and teaching based on the second segment of 036.

  • First Segment – 01:54 – Spatial Reasoning
  • Second Segment – 16:38 – Video Peer Observations
  • Third Segment – 31:35 – Mixed Bag: Formal Testing Language

Cover image by David Fant.

Primary Citations

  • Spatially gifted, academically inconvenienced: Spatially talented students experience less academic engagement and more behavioural issues than other talented students

Lakin, J. Wai, J. (2020) Spatially gifted, academically inconvenienced: Spatially talented students experience less academic engagement and more behavioural issues than other talented students. British Journal of Educational Psychology. Online First. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjep.12343

 

  • Music Teachers’ Perspectives on Live and Video-Mediated Peer Observation as Forms of Professional Development

Bautista, A., Wong, J., & Cabedo-Mas, A. (2019). Music Teachers’ Perspectives on Live and Video-Mediated Peer Observation as Forms of Professional Development. Journal of Music Teacher Education, 28(3), 28-42.

Supplemental Citations

  • Spatial ability for STEM domains: Aligning over 50 years of cumulative psychological knowledge solidifies its importance (Wai 2009)

Featured Beverage

We drink Morbidly Obese Pug, an imperial chocolate stout from the Maplewood Brewery & Distillery in Chicago, IL.

Filed Under: Season 3

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