An Introduction to Combinatorial Thinking | Dr. Shailesh Shirali | HOMI workshop

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Bio of the Speaker:
Dr. Shailesh Shirali, the Director of Sahyadri School, brings a rich academic background to his role, holding a B.Sc. in Physics Honours from Delhi University, an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Dallas. Inspired by J Krishnamurti, he has been an integral part of Krishnamurti schools since 1983. With a deep passion for mathematics and its education, Dr. Shirali offers a unique perspective in his leadership. Beyond academia, he finds solace and inspiration in the serene environments of Python Hill and the "Culture Hut," connecting with nature through the observation of trees, green leaves, birds, and the azure sky.
About the Workshop:
With an aim to introduce teachers to the rich history of mathematics in India, IIT Gandhinagar (IITGN) organised a workshop for school teachers titled ‘An Introduction to Mathematics in India’ from February 12-14, 2024 in its campus. The participants also had the opportunity to engage in diverse mathematical hands-on activities that they can conduct at their schools. The workshop was sponsored by the History of Mathematics in India (HoMI) Project, IITGN and co-sponsored by the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) division of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The three-day workshop was well attended by over 100 teachers from the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. The workshop featured sessions led by eminent speakers and experts from around the country as well as abroad in Mathematics and History of Mathematics. The workshop witnessed active participation and engagement from the attendees.After the conclusion of the workshop, the feedback from the teachers was in stark contrast to their initial apprehension. One of the teachers said “I have learnt a lot especially for teaching trigonometry in the higher grades 9-12th and how I can conduct various geometric activities.”
The general feedback was positive and encouraging, and several teachers expressed their willingness to return to IITGN for other such workshops. Most of these resources are available on the HoMI Project’s website for any teacher to access.
For more details visit: sites.iitgn.ac.in/homi