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In this episode, Dr Jodie Torrington chats with renowned mathematics teacher, YouTuber, and Australian of the Year Local Hero, Eddie Woo. Eddie shares his philosophy for reaching students who believe they are "not a maths person," discusses the critical junction points where students are most at risk of switching off from mathematics, and reflects on what studying maths does for a person beyond numerical literacy. He also shares his thoughts on explicit teaching, the role of technology and AI in mathematics education, and his hopes for where mathematics education is heading in Australia.
Eddie Woo's YouTube channel - WooTube
WooTube2 for teachers
Mathematics for Human Flourishing by Francis Su
By Macquarie University Teachers’ Learning HubIn this episode, Dr Jodie Torrington chats with renowned mathematics teacher, YouTuber, and Australian of the Year Local Hero, Eddie Woo. Eddie shares his philosophy for reaching students who believe they are "not a maths person," discusses the critical junction points where students are most at risk of switching off from mathematics, and reflects on what studying maths does for a person beyond numerical literacy. He also shares his thoughts on explicit teaching, the role of technology and AI in mathematics education, and his hopes for where mathematics education is heading in Australia.
Eddie Woo's YouTube channel - WooTube
WooTube2 for teachers
Mathematics for Human Flourishing by Francis Su