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Maths workshops for trainee teachers

Brush up your maths skills to level 2 in this series of workshops, with the opportunity to take the national numeracy test. Designed for teachers on teacher training programmes who need to upgrade their personal numeracy skills.

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Key course information

Dates
07/01/12 - 31/03/12

Day(s)
Sat

Duration
13 weeks

Time
14:00 - 17:00

Fees
Full fee: £31
Senior fee: £31
Concession: £31

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
TD113

Availability
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Essential documents

» Leaflet and application form

Course outline

What is the course about?

This is a series of 12 workshops to support trainee teachers in Lifelong Learning brush up their personal skills to meet the national requirement for qualified teachers in the sector. You should normally be on a teacher training course for teachers in the post compulsory sector, at City Lit or elsewhere

The workshops will enable you to develop some or all of the necessary concepts and skills, depending on your previous experience. If you are ready, you will have the opportunity to take the national level 2 Numeracy test.

What topics will we cover?

Key areas covered, as appropriate to individuals are:
Numbers
Measure, space and shape
Data handling

The detailed requirements for maths skills for teachers (the 'minimum core') can be found on the LLUK website: www.lluk.org.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

You can expect to be able to achieve some or all of the following, depending on your experience:

Solve problems involving decimals, fractions and percentages
Use, and calculate, scale and ratio
Calculate perimeter, area and volume
Calculate with money, time and temperature
Apply units of measure and convert between imperial and metric systems
Use formulae
Read and interpret tables and graphs
Analyse data.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This course leads to a level 2 qualification. You should be at Level 1 or above in your numeracy skills on entry. Before applying you should do a self assessment of your current skills on the Move On website: www.move-on.org.uk.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

You will be taught by a combination of group/individual and pair work, with group discussion, true or false and matching cards activities, computer activities, worksheets and practice exam papers.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

You may choose to buy a text book to practise at home.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

This course requires the completion of an application form. We do not interview for this course but you will need to confirm your starting level on your application form. We will initially assess your skills during the first sessions of the course.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

You will have the opportunity to take the national level 2 numeracy test. There is also an opportunity to take GCSE Maths at City Lit.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2537

training@citylit.ac.uk

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