The NCETM Maths Podcast, from the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics, invites teachers, maths experts and anyone with a passion for teaching maths to talk about topics that shine a light on great maths teaching. With ideas for classroom activities, inspirational stories of careers in maths, and lively debates on contemporary topics, the NCETM podcast has something for everyone. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Episodes
Thursday May 21, 2020
Thursday May 21, 2020
Nick Edwards reflects on how his experience of supporting students through the Grenfell tragedy informed his school’s decision to provide regular video lessons for classes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We hope that this interview, and others, will generate ideas and allow listeners to reflect on their own practice, remembering that different contexts require different approaches.
Show notes
Taking part in the discussion, recorded on 19 May, are:
- Nick Edwards: Director of Maths working in a secondary school in West London
- Gwen Tresidder: NCETM Communications Manager
Episode chapters
- 00:06 – Introduction, and Nick’s new working week
- 02:12 – How Nick’s department prepared for remote teaching
- 06:06 – Mix of recorded and streamed videos/lessons?
- 07:011 – Description of school
- 08:57 – Level of student engagement
- 11:17 – Plans for helping kids who haven’t been engaging
- 12:36 – Thoughts about re-opening
- 13:44 – Has the Grenfell fire experience helped?
Useful links
During the podcast, Nick mentions:
Google learning platform (schools can now apply for funding to set up the Google learning platform or the Microsoft equivalent) and
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