Dates
for our 2008-09 programme will appear here soon.
In the meantime, please email
us to register your
interest. We'll send you a copy of the 2008-9 brochure
when it is available in early June.
Studying for a Postgraduate
Certificate in Professional Learning (Mathematics Education)
will provide you with the academic, professional and
personal skills to enhance learning in your classroom.
You will carry out action research and reflect on your
practice. You will be able to provide children with
enjoyable, interesting and challenging maths to help
your colleagues to do the same.
It is a Masters-level programme, taught at Roehampton
University in conjunction with BEAM. We are currently
finalising our 2008-9 brochure, but in the meantime
you might like to look at the 2007-8
brochure.
Our approach
Our emphasis is on fostering collaborative
enquiry through talk. We will consider approaches that
seek to empower children through:
- talking and thinking
in groups
- visualising models and images
- recording in their own
way
- spotting patterns and testing theories
- taking risks in a safe environment
You will get an opportunity to try out and evaluate these approaches
in your classroom. Working in pairs with a fellow
student you plan your action research and consider
results. Research, drawn from mathematics and the
wider curriculum, is used to explore questions
such as:
- what images best help children remember number
bonds and derive strategies?
- do errors and non-examples develop explanation
and reasoning skills?
You are given a recommended reading list, and
are encouraged to keep a reflective journal to
record your findings and thoughts. Buddy pairing
and an email discussion group give you additional
support.
Why choose this programme?
The programme is written and delivered
by mathematics education specialists at BEAM
and Roehampton University. Both of these organisations
provide high-quality professional development
in mathematics education.
Dr Sue Gifford and Professor Mike Askew are
highly-regarded experts in maths education. They
are known for carrying out innovative and ground-breaking
research.
Opt for a selection of BEAM courses as part of
your programme, according to your own interests.
We want you to translate your research findings
into good practice in your school or LA. Carry
out your school-based enquiry, decide on next
actions back in school, then go ahead and implement
it.
You can further your study and work towards a
Diploma or the MA Education at Roehampton University.
Schools and LAs often take into account ongoing
professional development in considering promotions.
As a student of Roehampton University, you benefit
from full access to the University library and
other campus facilities.
Call us on 020 7684 3324 or Email
us to find out more.
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