Webinar: 'Teaching Mathematics with the Help of History' by Dr Dinesh Singh
On Zoom, 23 November 2023, 5 PM Indian Standard Time
Pallavan Learning Systems’ webinar series this year is aptly termed, ‘On a Quest to Learn: A series on the evolving nature of one’s learning journey’. The third episode in this series is slated for 23 November 2023 on the theme Teaching Mathematics with the help of History with Dr. Dinesh Singh.
Mathematics is a subject that is often seen as abstract, complex, and detached from the real world. Many students struggle to find meaning and relevance in mathematical concepts, leading to disinterest and a lack of motivation to learn. However, at Pallavan Learning Systems, we believe that Mathematics is a language – language of the universe – that helps us make sense of the physical world around us.
During this webinar, Dinesh Singh will strive to make Mathematics accessible, understandable and relatable with the help of History. The use of History can bridge the gap between abstract mathematical concepts and the real world, making Mathematics more engaging and fascinating for students. By providing context, showing the evolution of mathematical ideas, offering engaging narratives, and highlighting cultural perspectives, educators can make Mathematics come alive in the classroom. This approach not only improves understanding and retention but also inspires a lifelong appreciation for the beauty and significance of Mathematics. Through History, Mathematics can become a story of human achievement and innovation, connecting students to the global intellectual tapestry and encouraging them to embrace this vital subject and language.
At the core of this webinar series is the philosophy of learning practised at Pallavan, which espouses that as learners journey along their individual path, their experiences help them to develop capabilities or Skills while discovering or strengthening Processes that help them acquire these Skills. As they travel this path and acquire Skills and understand Processes, learners also cultivate qualities of character that we refer to as Watermarks. This process of learning, we believe, helps individuals become better versions of themselves and evolve into persons of substance. In keeping with this philosophy, our webinar series consisting of distinct episodes invites you to explore various fields in learning to enrich your understanding of not just the topics at hand but also view them from the lens of developing certain Skills, Processes, or Watermarks.
About the Speaker:
Dr Dinesh Singh is a Padmashri Awardee and the former Vice Chancellor of University of Delhi. He was also a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee (2011-18) Union Cabinet, Government of India. He has pioneered several new ideas in the realm of education and on the role of technology in education. He has delivered, the world over, numerous prestigious public and keynote lectures on education, on policy towards economic growth, on Mathematics, and on Gandhi. He has also authored and edited several books.
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