Mark McCourt, a retired maths teacher, head of maths, head teacher, Ofsted inspector, CEO, founder, and the creator of MathsConf, shares valuable tips for teachers, discusses potential and ability in education, emphasizes the importance of teaching methods and class organization, explores the fear and lack of agency among teachers, and highlights the significance of assessing student learning and understanding using manipulatives and mini whiteboards. They also discuss inadequate teacher training in the UK, personalized teaching methods, formal language in mathematics, fear of inspections, the power of education and knowledge transfer, and education as a maturation process.
