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Issues in Mathematics Education

A Postgraduate Certificate Course for Secondary Mathematics teachers and Primary Specialists.

Course Co-ordinator: Professor Janet Ainley

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Overview

This practical and relevant course will provide you with the opportunity to deepen and broaden your knowledge, skills and understanding of issues in mathematics education.

The course will cover issues such as:

  • What helps and hinders pupils' learning?
  • How the use of technology can affect the learning and the teaching of mathematics
  • The role of written and spoken language in mathematical learning and assessment

Course Aims

This course aims to:

  • enhance your pupils’ learning

  • extend your personal skills in learning and research

  • prepare you for new curriculum developments in mathematics

Teaching Sessions

2011 2012                       
Wednesday 16 November, 1.00pm-6.00pm Wednesday 1 February, 1.00pm-6.00pm
Friday 2 December, 9.00am-4.00pm Friday 16 March, 9.00am-4.00pm
Saturday 3 December, 9.00am-2.00pm

Saturday 17 March, 9.00am-2.00pm 

  Wednesday 13 June, 1.00pm-6.00pm 

Fees

The course fee for 2011-2012 is:

£1,500

How to Apply

To request further information and an application pack please follow the links below and select 'CPD for teachers' under level of study.

Enquiries

For specific enquiries about the Postgraduate Certificate in Issues in Mathematics Education, please contact us on:

Telephone: 0116 252 3656

Email: cpdinfo@le.ac.uk