062 | Navigating Emotions in the Math Classroom | February 18, 2026

About this episode

Pam Brett discusses the emotional landscape in math classrooms and the importance of addressing student emotions to enhance learning.

In this episode, Pam Brett discusses the often-overlooked emotional landscape in math classrooms. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing the emotions that students bring into the learning environment, as these emotions significantly impact their beliefs and engagement in math. Pam advocates for co-creation in professional development, the necessity of autonomy in learning, and the value of allowing students to experience struggle as a part of their educational journey. She encourages teachers to create safe spaces for emotional growth and to ask deeper questions that promote critical thinking and understanding. Connect with Pam: insta: @BlueGlassesMath bluesky: @pambrett.bsky.social linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-brett-23b56675/ website: https://www.blueglassesmath.org/ 00:00 Exploring the Emotional Landscape in Math Class 03:20 The Importance of Co-Creation in Professional Development 06:01 Understanding Student Emotions and Beliefs in Math 09:05 The Role of Autonomy in Learning 11:52 Disrupting Negative Narratives in Math Education 14:28 Encouraging Struggle and Perseverance in Learning 17:04 Creating a Safe Space for Emotional Growth

People in this episode

Host: Pam Brett

Topics covered

• emotional landscape in math classrooms
• co-creation in professional development
• student emotions and beliefs
• autonomy in learning
• struggle and perseverance
• safe spaces for emotional growth
• critical thinking in education

Keywords

• math education
• emotions in learning
• professional development
• student engagement
• critical thinking
• emotional growth
• autonomy in education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Blue Glasses Math, linkedin, blueglassesmath.org

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