Maths in Practise

This event is suitable for anyone teaching Maths in any context in FE and HE.

Participants will have an opportunity to establish and build on FE/HE links and to engage in open discussion on issues related to preparing vocational students for HE (with a particular focus on mathematical aspects).

There will be workshop sessions aimed at identifying a range of modes of support, and available support materials for vocational learners who are “at risk” because of difficulties with mathematical aspects of their HE courses.

There will also be an opportunity to identify a range of CPD, support and sources of materials for teachers in FE and in HE who are engaged with vocational learners who have mathematics needs.

The day will conclude by looking towards identifying a range of “best practice” guiding principles in mathematics education for non-mathematicians.

Through this process we hope to raise awareness of the issues surrounding “widening participation” and looking at ways of responding to the challenges.

Participants will receive a pack of support materials, and (at a later date) a full report on the proceedings and findings of the day.

Attendance should qualify as part of participants CPD record.

For more information, please email Kerry Baker.

Workshops

Group A. Identifying/agreeing the problem
Drop out rates, qualifications on entry and how to meet the challenges of widening participation. What are the requirements – Foundation degrees, vocational training such as Nursing etc.

Group B Support systems – what is there already
What works, what doesn’t work so well. Distance, IT based, peer to peer, intensive short, workshops and/or drop-ins etc. What materials and resources already exist and how to access them. Materials/review pack to take away.

For more information, please email Kerry Baker.