Listen "S2 E3 - Creating Safe and Encouraging Learning Environments with Alex Bellos"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textIn 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.@alexbellosEnjoyed this episode? Help us reach more people by leaving us a 5*!! review You can find us on XAndy - @desire2undrstnd/Bluesky Alison - @AlisonHopperMEI A talented young creative iingledew produced our intro/outro – check out his Soundcloud.
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