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 do the same.

The Masters-level programme is taught at Roehampton University in conjunction with BEAM. You can download our 2010-11 brochure here

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. You are given a recommended reading list and are encouraged to keep a reflective journal to record your findings and thoughts.

Why choose this programme?

• Devised by experts
  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.
  
  
• A friendly, flexible structure
  Opt for a selection of four BEAM courses as part of your programme, according to your own interests. In our brochure, we recommend some course bundles focused on topics such as problem solving, number and calculation, innovative approaches to maths and maths in the Foundation Stage.
  
  
• Focused on school-based enquiry
  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.
  
  
• A significant step towards an MA
  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.
  
  
• Roehampton University facilities
  As a student of Roehampton University, you benefit from full access to the University library and other campus facilities.

To book a place on the Postgraduate Certificate programme, you can email us, call us on 01242 278 600 or complete the booking form on the downloadable flyer and return it to us.