Numeracy CPD
We can customise all CPD events for institutions. For a discussion of your organisation’s numeracy needs, or any query related to these events, please contact Daian Marsh | email d.marsh@lsbu.ac.uk Numeracy CPD for 2010
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Advanced Numeracy for Teachers
(Level 3)
Standard course: full attendance at LSBU:
- 15 weeks for ½ day Friday 4th March – 1st July 2011, 10:00 – 1:00pm
Blended programme: Partial attendance at LSBU:
- 4th March 2011 - course induction - 11:00 am – 3:00pm
- 1st July 2011 – tutorial and some assessment tasks.
- Optional workshops at LSBU & Online Activities
This course aims to prepare participants for entry to numeracy specialist teacher training courses in particular Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (Numeracy), Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS) and the Certificate in Lifelong Learning for adult Numeracy Specialists (Additional Diploma).
It is suitable for ESOL and literacy practitioners who may want to also teach numeracy; vocational tutors who need to improve their personal maths skills or applicants who need to brush up their maths before applying for an initial teacher training course.
Tutorial support will be arranged individually by telephone. Times for remote support from tutors will be available. The live chat and discussion forums are compulsory components of the course. Applicants need to make the time available and ensure they can access the internet.
Cost: The fee for learners is £420.
Contact:
Rachel Brabazon
Tel: +44 (0)20 7815 6274 | email: r.brabazon@lsbu.ac.uk
Tom Horne
Tel: +44 (0)20 7815 6272 | email: t.horne@lsbu.ac.uk
This course can also be commissioned in-house for individual institutions or consortia.
Measures, Shape and Space
- Friday 16 April 2010
- A CPD event for anyone teaching numeracy in the Lifelong Learning Sector including all Skills for Life and vocational teachers looking to improve their teaching practice and maths skills.
What will I get from attending the event?
The chance to...
- analyse skills and knowledge required to teach measures, shape and space effectively and identify any associated personal skills development needs
- get ideas on creative use of resources and develop strategies for teaching measures, shape and space
- design activities with contexts that are relevant for learners including the consideration of differentiation Is this course accredited?
This is a non-accredited session. Participants who attend the whole day will gain 5 hours towards the CPD required for QTLS. A certificate of attendance will be provided.
Cost: The fee is £160.00 per person.
This includes lunch, course materials and a free CD ROM.
Contact:
Rachel Brabazon
Tel: +44 (0)20 7815 6274 | email: r.brabazon@lsbu.ac.uk
This course can also be commissioned in-house for individual institutions or consortia.
Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
(full day session)
- This workshop is for participants to:
- improve their own personal maths skills in relation to fractions, decimals and percentages
- reflect on strategies for teaching fractions, decimals and percentages and related pedagogical issues
The session will consist of the following:
- Sharing different methods for teaching fractions, decimals and percentages
- Analysing common learner errors relating to fractions, decimals and percentages
- Discussing strategies for teaching differentiated groups
- Dealing with level 1 and 2 numeracy exam questions on fractions, decimals and percentages
- Designing activities with real life contexts
The sessions will include making use of a variety of tactile and ICT resources in numeracy.
Cost: £180 per person for attendance of the whole day.
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Contact:
Rachel Brabazon
Tel: +44 (0)20 7815 6274 | email: r.brabazon@lsbu.ac.uk
This course can also be commissioned in-house for individual institutions or consortia.
Two day MA modules...
...for the experienced practitioner to extend their knowledge and work towards a higher qualification. Three modules have an explicit Numeracy content: - Dyslexia and Mathematics - Language and Mathematics - Numeracy and Employment.
These modules will run as part of the blended MA programme, and will include some practical activities, as well as taking a critical view of the issues concerned to develop understanding at Master’s level. Each module is worth 20 credit points at M level on the CAT schedule.
Contact:
Rachel Brabazon
Tel: +44 (0)20 7815 6274 | email: r.brabazon@lsbu.ac.uk
Handling Data (full day session)
Friday 18 June 2010
A CPD event for anyone teaching numeracy in the Lifelong Learning Sector including all Skills for Life and vocational teachers looking to improve their teaching practice and maths skills.
This workshop is for participants to:
- improve their own personal maths skills in relation to probability and statistics
- reflect on strategies for teaching probability and statistics and related pedagogical issues
What will I get from attending the event?
The session will consist of the following:
- Sharing different methods for teaching probability and statistics
- Analysing common learner errors relating to probability and statistics
- Discussing strategies for teaching differentiated groups
- Dealing with level 1 and 2 numeracy exam questions on probability and statistics
- Designing activities with real life contexts
This will give you the chance to ...
- analyse skills and knowledge required to teach probability and statistics effectively and identify any associated personal skills development needs
- get ideas on creative use of resources and develop strategies for teaching probability and statistics
- design activities with contexts that are relevant for learners including the consideration of differentiation
The sessions will include making use of a variety of tactile and ICT resources in numeracy.
Is this course accredited?
This is a non-accredited session. Participants who attend the whole day will gain 5 hours towards the CPD required for QTLS. A certificate of attendance will be provided.
Cost: £160 per person for attendance of the whole day.
This course can also be commissioned in-house for individual institutions or consortia.
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Contact:
Rachel Brabazon
Tel: +44 (0)20 7815 6274 | email: r.brabazon@lsbu.ac.uk
Equality and diversity
Equality and diversity is integral to LLU+'s approach to the recruitment, selection, delivery and assessment of courses and the resources and support available to our learners.
We actively encourage applicants from minority and under-represented groups, and aim to provide additional learning support where necessary.
Location
All courses are held at LLU+, London South Bank University, 235 Southwark Bridge Road, London SE1 6NP unless otherwise stated. Nearest tube station: Elephant and Castle.
Entry requirements
Applicants may be asked to complete an initial assessment and interview for some courses.
Further Information
For advice and guidance please contact LLU+ on +44 (0)20 7815 6290
Cancellation policy
If a booking is cancelled within 2 weeks of the event, a refund will be made, minus 20% of the full price as a cancellation charge. Bookings cancelled within 2 weeks of the event will not be refunded. Participants can swap their place with a colleague, as long as they inform LLU+ before the event.