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| Overview: | |||||||||
| The goal of this four-session workshop is to create inclusive maths classrooms that empower all learners. Participants will explore strategies for designing inclusive environments and meaningful assignments that leverage diverse student interests and readiness, fostering engagement. The workshop will emphasise inquiry-based approaches that encourage students to explore and connect mathematical concepts, enhancing their conceptual understanding. Educators will also explore various methods to foster maths fluency, ensuring students develop confidence in their skills. Additionally, participants will examine effective assessment strategies to gauge student understanding and inform instruction. Finally, educators will learn to design maths lessons that incorporate real-life problems, enhancing relevance and engagement for students. Together, these sessions aim to equip educators with the tools and strategies necessary to foster a love for maths and support every student’s learning journey. | |||||||||
| Session 1: Creating inclusive maths classrooms: | |||||||||
| Explore strategies for designing inclusive maths environments and meaningful assignments that leverage diverse student interests and readiness, fostering engagement and empowering all learners. | |||||||||
| Session 2: Conceptual understanding through inquiry: | |||||||||
| Examine inquiry-based approaches that foster conceptual understanding, encouraging students to explore and connect mathematical ideas. | |||||||||
| Session 3: Building fluency and effective assessment: | |||||||||
| Discover a variety of ways to build maths fluency and use effective assessment strategies that gauge student understanding to guide instruction. | |||||||||
| Session 4: Connecting to real-life problems: | |||||||||
| Learn how to design maths lessons that incorporate real-life problems to enhance relevance and engagement for students. | |||||||||
| Eloïse Engel | |||||||||
| Eloïse is a visionary educational leader and co-founder of Awesomenicity. As primary principal at the American International School of Mozambique, she champions barrier-free classrooms. With over 20 years in education across Europe, the U.S., Africa, and the Middle East, her roles as teacher, instructional coach, and principal bring a profound understanding of inquiry-based inclusive education, and she believes that all students can thrive in maths through differentiated, engaging instruction. A recognised leader in international education, Eloïse led the AISA Primary Principal Group and has conducted impactful workshops on maths differentiation across Africa. Eloïse’s influence extends beyond her principal role - she founded an after-school program for refugee children in Germany and serves as an IB workshop leader and school-visit team member. Her career exemplifies her commitment to accessible, empowering education worldwide. |
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| Hannah Woodhead | |||||||||
| Hannah Woodhead is a seasoned educator with over 15 years of experience in international schools across Kazakhstan, Czechia, and Malawi. A passionate advocate for inclusive learning, she specialises in designing differentiated maths lessons that meet students at their zone of proximal development, fostering critical-thinking, confidence, and a genuine love for the subject. Asco-founder of Awesomenicity, Hannah is a dynamic consultant and workshop leader who empowers educators with innovative strategies to transform maths instruction. Her engaging, adaptable approaches bring maths to life for diverse classrooms, ensuring every student feels challenged, supported, and capable of success. Hannah’s expertise extends to professional development, helping international schools adapt to evolving educational needs. She has led impactful workshops on tailoring maths instruction to diverse learners, equipping teachers with practical tools to boost engagement and achievement. Through her work, she is committed to making maths an accessible, empowering experience for students and educators alike. |
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| Caitlin Harrison | |||||||||
| Caitlin is an innovative educator and co-founder of Awesomenicity, a maths learning platform dedicated to inspiring students and empowering educators through inquiry-driven, highly differentiated instruction. With extensive experience in diverse settings-from remote Indigenous communities in Australia to international schools - she designs creative, research-backed maths lessons that spark curiosity and build deep conceptual understanding. As a consultant and workshop leader, Caitlin has facilitated impactful sessions on conceptual maths instruction, including for the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA). She has also shared her expertise in remote learning strategies through NEASC webinars and contributed thought-provoking articles to The International Educator. Passionate about equipping teachers with practical tools, Caitlin ensures maths is engaging, accessible, and enjoyable for every learner. Her ultimate mission? To transform maths in to a vibrant playground of exploration, inspiring confidence and a lifelong love of learning. |
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| DATES & TIMES: 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th October 2025 Each Session is for 2 Hours 7th, 14th, 21st October 2025 New York 6:00 am | London 11:00 am | Zurich 12:00 pm | Dubai 2:00 pm | India 3:30 pm | Hong Kong 6:00 pm Melbourne 9:00 pm 28th October 2025 New York 6:00 am | London 10:00 am | Zurich 11:00 am | Dubai 2:00 pm | India 3:30 pm | Hong Kong 6:00 pm Melbourne 9:00 pm Please click here to check your time for the workshop |
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