Engaging Students in Mathematics with Peter Sullivan

Deep dive into what makes teaching strategies effective in mathematics, and what you can do to better engage students. Over the course of this full-day workshop, Professor Sullivan will tackle this question, drawing on his extensive experience in mathematics education and his research on effective teaching strategies.  

Examine the challenges students face in learning mathematics, and the ways you can respond. Learn how to differentiate lessons to meet a variety of learning needs, and how you can create lessons which align to the curriculum. Consider the important role of sequencing topics, and how this can be done more effectively.  

Delve into inclusive and community-building approaches to engaging students in mathematics, to work towards the ultimate end goal: students who enjoy mathematics and are engaged in their learning.

Audience

Recommended for all Victorian Government school teachers and school leaders (primary and secondary), and especially maths teachers and numeracy specialists. 

Facilitator

Peter Sullivan, Professor Emeritus at Monash University, is a renowned expert in mathematics education, known for his research on effective teaching strategies and the challenges students face in learning mathematics. Throughout his expansive career he has significantly influenced curriculum development and teacher professional learning programs: he was appointed lead writer of the development phases of the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics, has served as editor and chief editor of the Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education, and is a past president of the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers. As an emeritus professor, he continues to mentor educators and researchers, maintaining an active role in improving mathematics education.

Structure 

This is a full-day, in-person workshop held at the Academy Bairnsdale.
Friday 15 November
9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Learning outcomes

You’ll gain knowledge and understanding of how to:

• apply strategies that are the most effective for teaching mathematics
• create lessons that align to the Victorian Mathematics Curriculum 2.0.

You’ll develop the skills to:

• differentiate and sequence mathematics lessons effectively  
• create lessons that are inclusive of all needs and abilities, and that engage students  
• embed improvements in your practice.

Fees and financial support

Fully subsidised by the Department of Education for Victorian government school participants.