Course

New Approaches in Teaching Math

Description:

During the training, the participants will learn about math teaching cycle, structure and coverage. 3 Study visits to local schools will be included in the programme. The participants will meet their colleagues, will be able to see how theory is put into practice and share the experience with other teachers.

Objectives:

  • To increase awareness of UK educational system.
  • To increase knowledge of the approaches and methods used in the UK schools.
  • To increase knowledge of non-formal and informal methods used to teach math.
  • To improve English language skills.
  • To enhance European cooperation with UK schools.
  • To increase creativity, and intercultural skills.
  • To share best practices and transfer practical knowledge on teaching math. Modules:
  • UK educational system.
  • Teaching math.
  • Informal and non-formal education methods in teaching math.
  • Exploring best practice and share knowledge and expertise in teaching math.
  • Partnership working: examples of best practice.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Increased knowledge of the UK educational system.
  • Increased knowledge of the methods of teaching math used in the UK schools.
  • Improved English language skills.
  • Equipped with new techniques and fresh ideas in teaching math.
  • Increased intercultural skills and ability to work in diverse environment.
  • Greater understanding and responsiveness to social, linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe and local area.
  • Increased motivation and creativity in daily work.

Programme:

    • Introduction of programme. Tree of Expectations, House rules. -
    • British Education System introduction.
    • New approaches in teaching math.
    • Shanghai methodology.
    • Shanghai methodology.
    • Shanghai methodology.
    • Study visit.
    • Participants presentations.
    • Study visit: Math Methodology.
    • Intercultural Eve.
    • School study visit.
    • Maths outside the classroom.
    • Community math.
    • Inclusive education.
    • Maths outside the classroom.
    • Free time
    • Evaluation session.
    • Closing ceremony
Teaching/Learning approach:

The training course aims to introduce a unique maths programmes and approaches used in the UK schools, including Oxford developed methods.

This approach recognises the importance of maths in our daily lives and helps our children to learn the skills of numeracy, geometry and measure that can be used in everyday life, to develop problem-solving and reasoning skills that are so vital in day-to-day life and to develop thinking skills.

The participants will increase their knowledge of the UK educational system with special focus on structured and coherent mathematics curriculum for the whole school.
Target Group(s) :
  • Teachers & school staff: pre-school level; Teachers & school staff: primary level; Teachers & school staff: secondary level
Competences: Didactics, Intercultural awareness, Mathematical, science, technology and engineering
Subject: Non-formal adult training, Pedagogy and didactics, Professional development
Blended Learning Modalities:

Combination of methodology sessions -presentations, debate, simulation exercises , case studies, practical activities in the field.
Documentation Certification: yes
Date/s of the Course:
  • from 2020-09-07 to 2020-09-15
Course Website: http://www.amber-initiatives.co.uk/Trainings_New_Approaches_In_Teaching_Math.html
Name of the organising institute: Amber Initiatives
Website: https://www.schooleducationgateway.eu/en/pub/profile.cfm?do=organisation&id=2022
Where to apply:

http://www.amber-initiatives.co.uk/Guide_how_to_apply.html
Contact persons:
  • amber.public@gmail.com
EQF level: 1
Participation Costs 630
Course Venue Address: The Crescent 9a
PL11DJ Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom