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Introducing approaches that encourage active learning
Viv Brown, NANAMIC
Tuesday 4th May 2010
Macclesfield College
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Who is this event for?
· All teachers of maths whether newly qualified or experienced
· Staff who assist in teaching maths without a maths background e.g. teaching assistants
· Individuals who would like to add to their repertoire of teaching techniques and resources
OUTCOMES
· To explore beliefs about teaching and learning
· To hear about research underpinning ‘Improving Learning in Mathematics’ (ILIM)
· To understand approaches, activities and learner responses to ILIM
· To experience ways to respond to learners’ differing abilities and learning styles
· To be introducing the website of the National Centre for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics
Programme
09:45 Welcome & Registration
10:00 Discussing beliefs about learning & teaching—the aims and background to the project approaches and resources
10:45 Activities and approaches from the Improving Learning in Mathematics resource
12:30 Lunch
13:15 Further activities from the resource
15:15 Plenary and Evaluations
15:30 Close
CPD
NANAMIC is now an approved professional development (CPD) provider meaning that the training provided meets the standards set by the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM). Attendance at this event will be suitable for inclusion with delegates’ reflections in a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio