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Presentation to Minister of Education Brunei Darussalam

Teachers as Learners Brunei mathematics teachers completed about 120 hours of pedagogical content knowledge course with Marshall Cavendish Institute. Teachers as Observers of Learning  During Master Teachers Programmme, we introduce lesson study to the master teachers. We also modelled lesson-study discussion during school visits. Teachers as Reflective Practitioners When it becomes a culture ... We talked about mindset being the biggest obstacle in teacher change. 4-I Model of Teacher Change Ignore Imitate Integate Internalise The entire ecosystem needs to change to bring about effect on student outcomes. I talked about the four apects of the system that needs attention - direction, national assessment (push), professional development and textbooks (support) and school leaders (enabler). 

Course by Yeap Ban Har | October 2016

MATHTED | Manila, The Philippines 20.21.22 October I will deliver a plenary lecture at MATHTED International Conference to celebrate its 20th Anniversary. Expanding Boundaries, Making a Difference:  Synthesis of Research for Practice in Mathematics Education In this plenary lecture, we examine what research tells us about effective teaching and learning of mathematics. We will look at five classroom features that support a curriculum that focuses on problem solving and critical thinking. We will also examine conditions that can support the existence and prevalence of such a learning environment. One of the critical condition is the preparation and development of mathematics teachers. Maths - No Problem! | London, England 3.4.5 October  Three-day signature Teaching for Mastery Course See mathsnoproblem.co.uk Maths - No Problem! | Manchester, England 10.11.12  October  Three-day signature Teaching for Mastery Course See mathsnoproblem.co.uk Weston Public Schools | Weston CT 24.25.26 Oct