TER #029 – Is Mathematics Education Broken? – 24 August 2014

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Main Feature: Corinne interviews British Technologist, Conrad Wolfram, about the state and future of mathematics education in schools, and then discusses Wolfram’s ideas with Mathematics Head Teacher, Eddie Woo.

Regular Features: Off Campus, Dan Haesler questions how prepared schools are for tackling difficult issues; Education in the News, Cameron and Corinne discuss NAPLAN and science literacy in society; AITSL’s Teacher feature, teachers share the highlights of their teaching careers; Mystery Educator competition.

TER’s EdNewsOz paper, with links to all the stories discussed in TER Podcast and more, can be found here: http://paper.li/TERPodcast/1396739602

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TER Live #002 – Leadmeet, Educational Leadership Forum

In this second TER Live podcast, we present a selection of recordings from Leadmeent, an Educational Leadership forum held on May 29, 2014 at NSW Parliament House. This recording features 3 presentations from Leadmeet, as well as an interview with event organiser, Michelle Hostrup, and opening remarks made by NSW Education Minister, Adrian Piccoli. Continue reading