December 1, 2022 • 28 mins
Helping students understand mathematics is so critical when it comes to their future. We speak with Michaela Epstein, founder of Maths Teacher Circles, to learn some simple ways you can help students find the delight in problem solving.
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education
About Michaela Epstein
After searching for ways to make professional learning more meaningful, in 2020 Michaela Epstein founded Maths Teacher Circles. Since then, over 700 primary and secondary teachers and school leaders have come together to share expertise and uncover new maths teaching ideas.Michaela has also taught maths at schools in rural and urban areas, served as President of the Mathematical Association of Victoria and on the Council of the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers. She has also completed Masters research and presented internationally on the intent of the mathematics curriculum.At heart, Michaela is an avid learner and maths enthusiast, with a commitment to helping others reignite their own curiosity for mathematics.Learn more
https://www.mathsteachercircles.org/fizzicsed
https://twitter.com/MathsCirclesOz
https://www.facebook.com/MathsTeacherCircles
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education
With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?
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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education
About Michaela Epstein
After searching for ways to make professional learning more meaningful, in 2020 Michaela Epstein founded Maths Teacher Circles. Since then, over 700 primary and secondary teachers and school leaders have come together to share expertise and uncover new maths teaching ideas.Michaela has also taught maths at schools in rural and urban areas, served as President of the Mathematical Association of Victoria and on the Council of the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers. She has also completed Masters research and presented internationally on the intent of the mathematics curriculum.At heart, Michaela is an avid learner and maths enthusiast, with a commitment to helping others reignite their own curiosity for mathematics.Learn more
https://www.mathsteachercircles.org/fizzicsed
https://twitter.com/MathsCirclesOz
https://www.facebook.com/MathsTeacherCircles
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education
With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?
Share it!The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )http://www.aeon.net.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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