This pretty much sums totals my philosophy of education, (Haave, 2017) I want to create learning environments that are fertile ground for those sorts of “aha!” moments for my students. Keeping this as the heart of what I want to do, all the points asked for in the discussion are answered as the omega point (Castillo, 2015, pp. 393) is crystal clear!


My belief about the purpose of education is to become aware of one’s own potential. As a subject teacher then I would make an effort to have the students be aware of themselves and their potential in math and inhabits. I would do that by organizing the classroom ecosystem using multiple models of teaching and learning and then observing the students’ responses to it. I would do that by using differentiation of content, product, and process. So, the students would work using a variety of situations in order to stimulate their whole brain (Teachings in education, 2017).


The curriculum hence needs to be one that allows for such experimentation that is needed to come to the optimum level of the ecosystem that allows all students to come to their optimum level of learning. This curriculum would be one that not only specifies what is to be taught but also how it is to be integrated with developing skills and attitudes.


My teaching is very contextual (Haave, 2017). There is a continuous effort to connect with the class in order to bring a balance of challenge in an atmosphere of safety and love. So I create an environment using the four dimensions of thinking, feeling, moving, and connecting. The activities are a blend of stimulating the thinking, feelings of safety, and openness to movement in the class. These could be collaborative learning, think pair share, use of artworks, or intense problem-solving. All of this while making an effort to stay connected with that which is our core to that which is the core of the learners What you realize is that connection is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives, (Brown, 2020, 3.01) then that becomes the goal and the omega point!

About the author

Monica Kochar started her career as a Maths teacher in 1993. She has years of experience as a Maths Curriculum Designer with leading education platforms. This write-up has been reproduced from ' Humane Maths ' with the Author's consent. Any views expressed are personal.