Reflection: John Mason

1) Do Mason's ideas might connect with inquiry-based learning in secondary school mathematics? (And why or why not?)

2) How might Mason's ideas about questions in math class be incorporated into your unit planning for your long practicum?

1 )

Mason's ideas definitely align with inquiry learning in secondary math. Inquiry allows teachers to not only be able to question their students but also allow their students to question them in a thought-provoking way. Mason's definition of a teacher who exemplifies good questioning is very similar to an inquiry-based teacher, who focuses on question-based learning. These teachers are able to create students who can ask thoughtful questions and be able to answer thoughtful questions by thinking critically.

2 )

A teacher is able to outline questions for his or her students in order to be able to incorporate questioning into their lessons. They may be able to note down possible questions they think their students may benefit from them asking. They can also note down possible questions their students may have, and outline paths they can create in order to allow them to get there. Following the path of John Mason, this would be an amazing addition to a unit plan.