This session introduces an innovative pedagogy: the strength-based approach to enhancing numeracy in middle years. The approach was inspired by: Berry Street Education Model and strategies grounded in trauma-informed, strength-based education and positive psychology, which aimed at supporting all students, particularly the most vulnerable, and helping students to build their resilience, increase their motivation and engagement, and fulfil their full learning potential within the classroom. Emeritus Professor Peter Sullivan’s research and workshop, which aimed at enhancing numeracy engagement by linking learning activities and assessments to real life, and in particular, students’ daily life, and improving maths teaching efficiency by covering multiple strands within one unit. The approach is suitable for secondary and pre-VCE Vocational Major (VM) pathway students and has been applied and proven effective in secondary mainstream and especially in alternative settings. We will share our resources and demonstrate how to apply the approach at your school.

Key takeaways:
1. Introduction to an innovative teaching approach.
2. Discussions and resources of the approach and examples.
3. Opportunities to create programs for your school.

Remember: Hard copies and digital copies of handouts will both be provided. Please bring a pen and/or a charged device.