Description

In this discussion, we explore Maths anxiety and trauma and the innovative new approaches to Mathematics pedagogy that address these issues, framing Mathematics as a subject for everybody.

Key themes:

• Traditional pedagogical approaches to Mathematics and resulting Maths anxiety and trauma.
• The importance of project-based learning and understanding the 'why?' in Mathematics.
• The role of assessment in Mathematics and the evolution of traditional assessments.

Guests:

Whitney Edmundson: Learning and Teaching Lead: Curriculum Maths and Individuals and Societies Raha KCC at Raha International School

Patrick Renoulf: Concept-Based Inquiry Educator, Concept-Based Curriculum Instructor & Workshop Leader at ICS Inter-Community School Zurich

Benjamin Steele: Mathematics Teacher at Rugby School Thailand