Module Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) for In-Service Teachers: Mathematics
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Location Lancaster
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Duration Short course
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Mode of study Part-time
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Start date January 2013
Why study with us?
The SKE course at the University of Cumbria is based on an approach that will encourage you to learn within your subject area and draw on this to develop a deep subject understanding of key structures, concepts and ways of thinking. This approach enables you to develop your learning to support your classroom pedagogy.
As a result we are able to help you develop the skills you will need in the context of your own subject be that Physics or Mathematics.
Course Summary
The first two days of the course are on 12 and 13 January. There will be eleven further face to face days spread through the spring and summer terms, usually held on a Thursday.
You will be encouraged to work actively on mathematics both collaboratively and as individuals. You will particularly be challenged to develop your own understanding of the mathematics in the Key Stage 3 and 4 curriculum by examining concepts from a variety of perspectives and examining misconceptions in learning mathematics. During the face to face days you will be able to explore mathematics including topics from number, algebra, geometry and problem solving in mathematics. You will also be encouraged to reflect upon the implications of your learning for your classroom practice.
You will also be supported in auditing your subject knowledge and developing appropriate targets for development for the duration of the course. You will have access to our resources on the virtual learning environment (VLE) and will be encouraged to engage with this in order to meet your development targets. Tasks will be set through the year making use of the VLE to develop your mathematics between face to face sessions.
Successful completion of this subject knowledge course will be assessed by a short portfolio task drawing on the work undertaken. Participants will be required to demonstrate progress against individual targets. In addition you will be able to undertake a classroom research module to enable you to demonstrate that you can embed your learning in your practice. Successful completion of this module would lead to the award of 20 Master’s level credits.
There are no course fees for the in-service SKE course as this is a TDA funded course.
Resources and facilities
The university is one of the largest providers of teacher training in the UK and as such has excellent facilities and highly commended teaching.
Entry requirements
See course specific entry requirements listed below.
More about levels and credit
Selection criteria
You must have QTS and be currently teaching some mathematics at Key Stages 3 and/or 4 to be eligible for a place on this course. You should be interested in developing your subject knowledge and subject pedagogy.
You can contact the admission team via the contact us link above.
For other enquiries you can contact the course leader, Kathryn Fox.
Email: kathryn.fox@cumbria.ac.uk
Tel: 01524 384474
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