This episode provides an insight into how mathematics is more than just a set of skills and how educators can develop a joy and wonder for mathematics.

Francis Su is the Benediktsson-Karwa Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College and a former president of the Mathematical Association of America. He recently presented in Adelaide at the Numeracy Summit on the topic of mathematics for human flourishing. 

Show notes: 
2024 Numeracy Summit plink presentations
Number sense courses 

This episode provides an insight into how mathematics is more than just a set of skills and how educators can develop a joy and wonder for mathematics.
Francis Su is the Benediktsson-Karwa Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College and a former president of the Mathematical Association of America. He recently presented in Adelaide at the Numeracy Summit on the topic of mathematics for human flourishing. 
Show notes: 
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The beauty and humanity of mathematics with Benediktsson-Karwa Professor Francis Su

Miriam Parsons, Manager Languages and Bilingual Schools and Amy Goodrich, Indonesian Specialist Teacher explore how the focus on languages in the new SA Curriculum for public education will have a positive outcome for students’ wellbeing and sense of community throughout their schooling. 

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SA Curriculum website
Get involved through upcoming events and workshops

Miriam Parsons, Manager Languages and Bilingual Schools and Amy Goodrich, Indonesian Specialist Teacher explore how the focus on languages in the new SA Curriculum for public education will have a positive outcome for students’ wellbeing and sense of community throughout their schooling. 
Show notes:
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<li><a href="https://www.sacurriculum.sa.edu.au/">SA Curriculum website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.sacurriculum.sa.edu.au/get-involved/events">Get involved through upcoming events and workshops</a></li>
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Connecting through languages in the new SA Curriculum

In this episode Professor Sally Robinson, Professor of Disability and Community Inclusion and Professor Gerry Redmond, Professor of Public Policy unpack the crucial topic of supporting the safety and wellbeing of autistic and neurodivergent children in our schools and preschools.

They shed light on the concept of neurodiversity, its prevalence in school populations, and the evolving understanding of neurodiverse needs.

Together they share key insights from their research, highlighting the importance of prioritising students' perspectives and experiences in shaping inclusive school environments.

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About autism
Improving support for autistic children and students

In this episode Professor Sally Robinson, Professor of Disability and Community Inclusion and Professor Gerry Redmond, Professor of Public Policy unpack the crucial topic of supporting the safety and wellbeing of autistic and neurodivergent children in our schools and preschools.
They shed light on the concept of neurodiversity, its prevalence in school populations, and the evolving understanding of neurodiverse needs.
Together they share key insights from their research, highlighting the importance of prioritising students' perspectives and experiences in shaping inclusive school environments.
Show notes:
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<li><a href="https://edi.sa.edu.au/supporting-children/disability-support/practice-guidance/autism/about-autism">About autism</a></li>
<li><a href="https://edi.sa.edu.au/supporting-children/disability-support/programs-and-services/improving-support-for-children-and-students-with-autism">Improving support for autistic children and students</a></li>
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Supporting the safety and wellbeing of neurodivergent and autistic students

Discover what learning trajectories are and how they can support you to help students develop their mathematics abilities.

Joining us this episode from the University of Denver are Doug Clements, Professor of Early Childhood Learning and Julie Sarama, Professor of Innovative Technologies.

They were the keynote speakers at this year’s Numeracy Summit in Adelaide.

Show notes:
2024 Numeracy Summit plink presentations
Learning trajectories

Discover what learning trajectories are and how they can support you to help students develop their mathematics abilities.
Joining us this episode from the University of Denver are Doug Clements, Professor of Early Childhood Learning and Julie Sarama, Professor of Innovative Technologies.
They were the keynote speakers at this year’s Numeracy Summit in Adelaide.
Show notes:
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