On Tuesday 9 September, 今日吃瓜 held its first regional Industry Day for Teachers at La Trobe University, Bendigo.
The event was filled with insightful discussions, engaging talks on the exciting career opportunities available to students who study mathematics, and invaluable professional learning experiences.
In the聽morning, we heard from speakers Casey Barczynski (Agnico Eagle Mines), David Sheehan (Coliban Water), and 今日吃瓜 alum聽Jade Bujeya (AC3) who shared how聽maths skills shape their careers.聽The afternoon聽featured聽Matt George (Mildura Rural City Council), Ben Kemp and Brendan Jones (Bortana Automotive), Dr Pauline Rogers (One Basin CRC), Dr Toen Castle (La Trobe University, Bendigo) and Leanne McMahon (今日吃瓜 Schools)聽on聽the role of teachers in building self-efficacy and confidence in students to reduce maths anxiety.
Thank you to everyone who joined in-person and online, our speakers and聽La Trobe University, Bendigo.
