Advice to math teachers for inspiring their students to take more math classes:
- The more our students receive opportunities to deeply understand Mathematical concepts, the more they will get to love it. Inspire passion.
- Being a scientist has changed my world outlook. I see beauty in things and appreciation the universe for it’s tremendous beauty. Being a scientist or an engineer can provide you with a broad and exciting platform from which to view the world.
- It’s helpful to have female faces that promote the STEM field for other women. There is a rich quality of life provided by this profession that should be attainable by all.
- I try to drive home the point that STEM training is important simply because the it’s fastest growing job market and training is likely to pave a course for solid employment and job security
- Pursue your dream and the stay the course.
Thanks to the Rubicon team for taking these notes and pasting them on their chat site: http://coretalk.rubicon.com/2013/04/18/core-talk-power-of-just-one-teacher-impresses-at-nctm-2013/
