The book launch will include an introduction from Head of School of Education, Professor Kim Beswick and a brief talk from author and research fellow Dr Laura Tuohilampi.
About the book:
This engaging book provides teachers with research, resources and activities to teach a lesson a month. The rich activities are accessible to young students and deep enough for secondary students. Even adults!
This book will help mathematics educators reflect on their skills of orchestrating mathematical discussions and problem-solving. They will learn how to increase students' engagement in ways that reduce stress-inducing expectations around what a 'good' student in maths can and cannot do. Teachers will improve their grasp of what's important - making mathematics a meaningful experience.
Dr Laura Tuohilampi (University of New South Wales (UNSW) Arts, Design and Architecture) is a mathematics education researcher, an in-service teacher trainer and the founder of Math Hunger and Maths for Humans. Passionate about shifting mindsets to recognise maths as positive, engaging and achievable, her work explores practices that are innovative, engaging and which seek to inspire teachers. Laura is a multi-award-winning researcher, who focuses on interest development, engagement, and the social and contextual aspects of learning mathematics.
