The value of mathematical empathy, combatting societal perceptions about mathematics, meeting students where they are in order to understand them, and more.

PhD Candidate and author of “Contemplating the Role of Mathematical Egotism”, Rebecca Burtenshaw joins Allan for a conversation on mathematical egotism, Rebecca’s journey from “disillusioned with mathematics” to PhD candidate in maths education, changing student’s relationships with mathematics, focusing more on student perceptions of mathematics, balancing collaboration and guidance, being aware of your own biases as a mathematics teacher, and contemplating what success in mathematics really means.

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Key Links:

Read Rebecca’s paper on Mathematical Egotism here:
https://go.aamt.edu.au/StrengthinNumbersS03E06

Burtenshaw, R. (2024). Contemplating the role of mathematical egotism. In T. Evans, O. Marmur, J. Hunter, G. Leach, & J. Jhagroo (Eds.). Proceedings of the 47th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (Vol. 2, pp. 104–111). PME

Or follow her on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-burtenshaw-32b79b191/

Podcast production by Martin Franklin/East Coast Studio https://eastcoaststudio.com.au