Umami and Teaching: “Feeling Closer to the Teacher of My Vision”Umami is a Japanese term from the culinary world described as meaty, savory deliciousness that deepens flavor (Link). Umami as an idea has…Apr 3, 2021Apr 3, 2021
IBL Rhythm Changes (IBL + Jazz Analogy)Rhythm Changes is a common 32-bar chord progression in jazz, originating as the chord progression for George Gershwin’s “I Got Rhythm.”Mar 1, 2021Mar 1, 2021
Why I Use Dr. Y or Professor Y When I TeachWhen I started teaching, I was given some advice to use my first name with my students. The idea was to be more friendly and make things…Jan 9, 2021Jan 9, 2021
What to do on day one of the term?It’s January, and that means classes are starting up again in the next several weeks. This post focuses on opening a math course for…Jan 4, 2021Jan 4, 2021
The case for love, empathy, respect in education, especially during a pandemicA global pandemic is raging. Many children and college students are in online school, and teachers are struggling under the added weight…Jan 2, 2021Jan 2, 2021