I have felt flow in my math classes when I am particularly engaged or interested in a topic we are learning. I also feel flow during crocheting, singing, going on walks, and while exercising. I think being in flow depends on how interesting a topic is, or how it is presented to students. If a student is not interested they can never achieve flow.
I think we can help students achieve flow by teaching math in engaging ways so students have an interest in the topic and are challenged by the content that is being taught to them. Teaching math through inquiry or project based learning can help students be more engaged and can help them reach a state of flow. I feel that achieving flow in math class is possible for all students, but we will need to cater to each students needs individually so they can meet flow in their own way.
Hi Nandini, it's fascinating to see how your experiences with flow transcend different activities, from math classes to creative endeavors like crocheting and singing. You're right, the level of interest and engagement in a topic significantly influences the possibility of achieving flow. Engaging and challenging teaching methods like inquiry or project-based learning can indeed nurture that engagement in math classes, potentially leading students into that immersive state of flow. Do you have an example in mind of how you will foster a state of flow in the classroom?
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