<p><b>Linda Dacey, Ed.D.</b>, is Professor Emeritus at Lesley University, where she taught courses in mathematics and education. A former K–12 educator, Dr. Dacey’s work with preservice and inservice teachers helped them develop their content knowledge and their teaching practices. She is a local and national leader in mathematics education and has authored numerous books and resources for teachers.</p><br><p><b>Lisa Donovan, Ph.D.</b>, is a professor in the Fine and Performing Arts Department at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Previously, she served as Lesley University’s Director of the Creative Arts in Learning Division. Dr. Donovan has published widely and presented across the country and internationally on arts integration, rural arts education, and arts integration assessment. She is the 2021 Recipient of the Massachusetts Arts|Learning Irene Buck Service to Arts Education Award.</p><br>
Imagine a classroom buzzing with excitement—where students explore mathematics concepts through dynamic dramatizations, write their own "untold" mathematics stories, and transform data into compelling infographics. The arts ignite curiosity, build cultural connections, and foster a vibrant classroom community, all while boosting academic success.
Integrating the Arts in Mathematics by Linda Dacey and Lisa Donovan provides a game-changing toolkit for educators to weave drama, music, visual arts, poetry, storytelling, and creative movement into everyday lessons. Designed to make learning meaningful and engaging, this resource offers practical strategies for all grade levels to turn traditional instruction into unforgettable experiences.
What’s inside:
- Model lessons designed around real-world topics
- Engaging classroom discussion prompts that spark critical thinking
- Interactive activity sheets to bring lessons to life
- Grade-specific guidance for K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 classrooms
Perfect for both new and seasoned teachers, this comprehensive guide equips educators to tap into the transformative power of the arts.
Inspire creativity. Foster engagement. Transform learning. Bring the arts into your classroom today and watch every student thrive!