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S2 E3 - Creating Safe and Encouraging Learning Environments with Alex Bellos
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In this captivating episode, we invite Alex Bellos, renowned author, mathematician, and puzzle-maker, to join the discussion on why we dig for the why.
Alex is an expert on the narrative approach to making maths engaging.
We explore the similarities in teaching methods between maths and computer science. As well as the significance of generating curiosity and the role teachers play in encouraging an open and safe environment that prompts students to question ‘Why?’.
Meet out Guest:
Alex Bellos studied Mathematics and Philosophy at Cambridge before going into Journalism. For over 5 years, he lived in Brazil, working for The Guardian as their South American correspondent. In 2010, when he returned to the UK, Alex published ‘Alex’s Adventures in Numberland’, followed shortly by ‘Alex Through the Looking Glass’ in 2014. Alex is also an experienced public speaker and gives talks to a whole range of students, profesionals and the general public.
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A talented young creative iingledew produced our intro/outro – check out his Soundcloud.
Chapters
1. Welcome to Episode 3 and Introducing Alex Bellos (00:00:00)
2. The Baguette Experiment and Teaching Statistics (00:01:30)
3. Engaging Students with Stories and Maths (00:04:05)
4. Writing Maths Books for Diverse Audiences (00:08:59)
5. The Joy of Understanding Maths and Inspiring Students (00:17:06)
6. Engaging Students with Prime Numbers and Using Puzzles to Captivate Audiences (00:25:47)
7. Interactive Maths Activities for Smaller Groups (00:28:45)
8. The Importance of Problem Solving and the 'Aha' Moment (00:30:46)
9. The Role of Computer Science in Modern Education (00:37:28)
10. The Value of Asking Questions (00:41:11)
11. Conclusion and Final Thoughts (00:45:18)
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