Andrew Blair
Head of department at Vardeen School in Brighton. His website, Inquiry Maths, contains lesson ideas that stretch and challenge students and enable them to be creative in their mathematics.
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Sep 16, 2017 • 1h 9min
#030 Andrew Blair – prequel: Inquiries and being a Head of Department
Andrew Blair, Head of Department at Vardeen School, shares his innovative approach to inquiry-based learning in mathematics. He discusses the excitement of student-driven questions and the challenges of leadership in education. Blair offers strategies for fostering engagement, balancing group dynamics, and assessing student progress through personalized portfolios. He emphasizes the transformative power of empowering students' curiosity and the importance of supportive training for department heads. Expect practical tips and inspiring ideas from a leader passionate about creative math education.
Sep 7, 2017 • 3h 3min
#029 Andrew Blair: Inquiry Maths
Andrew Blair, Head of Maths at Haverstock School and creator of InquiryMaths.org, dives into innovative teaching methods. He discusses the balance between inquiry-based learning and explicit instruction, sharing insights on crafting engaging prompts that ignite student curiosity. The conversation touches on navigating early teaching challenges and the emotional impact of classroom management. Blair emphasizes the importance of collaboration in understanding math concepts, and the necessity of adapting teaching strategies to foster creativity and deeper learning.
