Meet your facilitator - Abha Thakur
Abha Thakur, is a seasoned educator with over 20 years of diverse experience in the field of education. Abha's extensive background spans programme management, coaching, and mentoring roles in prominent educational organizations and NGOs.
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As an education strategist, she excels in aligning organizational vision and mission with technology-driven solutions, enhancing processes, and achieving significant growth outcomes. Her core competencies include educational strategic planning, curriculum development, team leadership, and exceptional presentation skills.
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Currently, as a Senior Education Consultant and Coach, Abha provides expert coaching to educators and institutions, collaborates with stakeholders to design and implement effective strategies, and conducts impactful training and workshops. She has previously held key roles such as Senior Program Manager at PEEPUL, Associate Director at LEAD, and has made significant contributions to The Teacher App and The Shri Ram School.
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Abha holds an M.Ed. from the University of Delhi and a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Gargi College, University of Delhi. She is proficient in multiple languages, including Hindi and English, with a functional understanding of various local dialects.
Workshop Details
Learning Outcomes
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​Understanding Mathematical Language: Students will develop clarity in using mathematical vocabulary to express ideas accurately.
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Encouraging Reasoning and Justification: Students will be able to explain their mathematical thinking and justify their answers using precise language.
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Collaborative Problem Solving: Students will engage in group discussions, learning to listen actively and respond thoughtfully to others’ mathematical ideas.
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Building Confidence in Verbal Expression: Students will become more confident in asking questions, explaining concepts, and participating in peer discussions about math problems.
Key Takeaways​
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Types of Math Talk: Differentiating between teacher-led and student-led discussions, including the use of prompts, paraphrasing, and revoicing to deepen understanding.
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Effective Questioning Strategies:Open-ended questions, probing questions, and scaffolding techniques to elicit higher-order thinking and reasoning among students.
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Creating a Discussion-Centered Classroom Culture:Establishing norms for respectful listening, turn-taking, and allowing students to critique and build upon each other's ideas in a safe, supportive environment.
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Promoting Precise Language Use:Encouraging students to use math-specific language and sentence starters (e.g., “I think… because…”) to explain their reasoning.
Terms and conditions:
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The participants are expected to join the workshops 10 minutes early.
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Participation will not be granted to late joiners.
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Participants are requested to bring pens, diary, and any kind of colors and A4 sheets to the workshop.