COURSE PROGRAMME
University of Worcester’s Advanced Diploma in
‘Overcoming Barriers to Learning in Mathematics’ A unique opportunity to develop your professional knowledge and skills to help learners who have difficulties in Maths
Module 1: Overcoming Barriers to Learning Maths 4Days 1 & 2: 13 & 14 October 2014 4Days 3 & 4: 2 & 3 March 2015 Venue: Moor Hall, Cookham, Maidenhead SL6 9QH
Module 2: National Conference and Tandi Clausen-May 4Days 1 & 2: 26 & 27 June 2014 Venue: The Cumberland Hotel, Great Cumberland Place, London W1C 1LZ www.learning-works.org.uk
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Introduction The Advanced Diploma ‘Overcoming Barriers to Maths’ is accredited by the University of Worcester and is comprised of two modules (see diagram).
Advanced Diploma in Overcoming Barriers to Maths
Comprised of two modules. Module 1 is taught in 2 x 2 day blocks (4 days) Module 2 is taught in 1 x 2 day block
Module 1 (LWOR 3044)
Module 2 (LWOR 3004)
Overcoming Barriers to Learning in Mathematics
Attendance at the National Conference + Teaching day
‘Overcoming Barriers to Learning in Mathematics’ aims to provide you with practical knowledge and skills based on up to date research, enabling you to reach the learners who are having difficulty accessing the world of Maths. The presenters, who regularly teach and/or train teachers and learning assistants, will collectively bring a range of experience and knowledge that will cover early years, primary and secondary education. The course is designed for non-specialists and will be of real benefit to, and can be studied by, a wide variety of people including teachers, teaching assistants, SENCos and learning support teachers/tutors, numeracy and Maths subject leaders, LA support and strategy staff working in: • Mainstream primary and secondary schools • Special schools • FE institutions • Independent & International schools and colleges Each module is designed to optimise your learning by ensuring that the taught content is synchronised with the assignments. Hand-in dates for assignments are agreed in advance and as a rule of thumb a module will take nine months to complete. During each module you will receive presentations, analyse video and take part in discussions and group tasks. Each module has a clear structure but they are also intended to be flexible and we will respond to the needs and interests of the group. We wish to thank Numicon and Babcock LDP for their support of this course:
University Advanced Diploma in ‘Overcoming Barriers to Learning in Mathematics’ The University of Worcester Advanced Diploma is awarded after the successful completion of the following two modules: Module 1: Overcoming Barriers to Learning in Mathematics Module 2: National Conference & Tandi Clausen-May Each module will need to be booked and paid for separately. Candidates are required to complete assignments for each module to achieve their Advanced Diplomas. There are normally two assignments and together they total 4000 words. These are very practical, work/ school based and mainly focus on improving aspects of provision. Our approach is very flexible and we seek through discussion to personalise each assignment by finding the topic that best suits the priorities and context of each individual. In addition there is a requirement to submit a short piece (400 words) reflecting on one’s personal learning from the course. No attendance is required beyond the required days per module. You are required to complete a portfolio of practical assignments and reports for each module.
Study support
University support
• Comprehensive course notes and handouts from presenters • Practical distance-learning workbook • Memory stick of additional readings, articles, software and school-based resources • Email and telephone contact with tutors • Membership to web-based course forum and resource area
• Student handbook • Individual university web and network account • Individual ‘sole’ account • Access to blackboard – on-line learning resources • University email account • Full access to library resources
Outcomes: • Individual module awards for professional portfolios • 15 CAT points per module (Level 6) – 30 CAT points in total for completing both modules • University Advanced Diploma ‘Overcoming Barriers to Learning Mathematics’ on completion of both modules
Recent Feedback “This has been such a useful course. I have learnt so much from each session, and have come away with tools to better understand the needs of my students.” “Alison was just outstanding – from my point of view it was worth every penny just to hear her. She was clear, concise, everything I could wish for in a speaker.” “Thank you, Fil, for the huge amount of work that you have put into preparing the manual to guide our writing. Thank you for your encouragement and interest in each one of us. I’m really looking forward to our next session.” “It was really great to be given the time to actually discuss our assignments and be given immediate feedback.”
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Module 1: Overcoming Barriers to Learning in Mathematics Course Tutors and Presenters Fil Came Fil is the co-author of the bestselling book ‘Working with Dyscalculia’. He wrote and designed the diploma course and has been a lead presenter, tutor and assessor since its launch in 2005. He currently tutors a range of individual pupils from KS2 to 6th Form College level. Fil will be the main link with the University of Worcester.
Alison Shorrock Alison is a freelance specialist specific learning difficulties (dyslexia) tutor and carries out diagnostic assessments of children and adults, including HE assessments for DSA. Until recently, she worked in FE/HE provision after working for 25 years in schools and for Bradford Learning Support Service. She has recently completed the Diploma in Overcoming Barriers to Learning in Maths with Learning Works. She is interested in developing the role of support to students with SpLD to include more assessment and teaching around maths difficulties and dyscalculia.
Additional Presenters Sarah Wedderburn Sarah Wedderburn is a highly experienced mainstream and special needs teacher. She is the author and presenter of the British Dyslexia Association’s accredited maths remediation training course for SEN and mainstream teachers and TAs. In 2000 she wrote the Unicornmaths programme which is a cumulative, multi-sensory maths development scheme for the remediation of dyscalculia. Sarah currently works as an SEN teacher in a primary school and runs the Unicornmaths Studio where she works with five colleagues offering one-to-one specialist tuition. She is also the specialist consultant for Dynamo Maths, an interactive IT programme for pupils with dyscalculia.
Stefanie Burke Stefanie has worked as a primary mathematics advisor for 13 years having previously taught in primary and middle schools in Devon. She co-created the ‘Errors and Misconceptions’ tool which supports primary teachers with assessing and children’s understanding of key mathematics concepts. In the last year she has trained with Edgehill University to lead teachers as they learn to teach Numbers Count, an early mathematics intervention.
Sue Lowndes Sue Lowndes is a Maths Lecturer, teacher, maths consultant, author and editor. Sue is a consultant for Oxford University Press and Numicon, working with schools and LA’s to improve understanding of number and mathematical concepts using a multisensory approach with Numicon. She is currently the maths leader working on the Mawhiba project, nurturing giftedness and creativity in mathematics, developing, writing and delivering the programme and working with a nd training teachers in Saudi Arabia. Sue has a desire to enable people of all ages to experience the joy of maths, reach their potential and develop self-confidence.
* Learning Works reserve the right to change the venue, programme, speakers or course content where necessary without prior notice.
Module 1: Overcoming Barriers to Learning in Mathematics The first two days of the course lays the foundations for understanding and meeting the individual needs of pupils experiencing difficulties in learning mathematics. Course members are encouraged to take a balanced and holistic view of the pupil as a range of factors, which contribute to the failure and success, are identified to inform teaching programmes. Starting with number, we will begin to examine different issues and teaching suggestions for primary and secondary aged pupils, which will be underpinned by Haylock and Cockburn’s ‘Connective Teaching’ model.
Preparation • Download resources • Join online course forum • Collect information about a pupil • Discuss priorities with line manager or headteacher
Outline Programme 13 & 14 October 2014 Day 1 From research to intervention
• Research, key figures and barriers to learning • Multi-sensory, cumulative maths remediation. It works! How & why? • Dyscalculia, Dyslexia and Maths
Day 2 Numbers and the number system
• Numbers and the number system • Additive reasoning • Addition and subtraction
2 & 3 March 2015 The second part of the course starts by examining the key issues of assessment; the challenge of Maths language; the emotional state of individuals when learning Maths. We then return to examine practical teaching suggestions for the older pupil. Finally, we take a closer look at pupil’s errors and misconceptions before ending on a practical, ‘hands-on’ session looking at ICT and games.
Day 3 Assessing individual needs
• Assessment and tools to assess individual needs • The challenge of the language of Maths • Maths anxiety
Day 4 The challenge of KS 3 & 4
• KS 3 & 4 challenges and issues • Errors and misconceptions • Overview of ICT, Apps and games
* Learning Works reserve the right to change the venue, programme, speakers or course content where necessary without prior notice.
Module 2: National Conference and Tandi Clausen-May Module 2 has been redesigned and updated. It now offers a unique opportunity to attend the National Dyscalculia & MLD Conference plus a Teaching Day led by Dr Tandi Clause-May.
Outline Programme National Conference – 26 June 2014 Attending the National conference will give course members the opportunity to hear and engage with a wide range of experts and practitioners from the field of mathematics and learning difficulties. They will also have a wide range of workshops to select from and to follow their own interests.
Day 1 Attendance at the National Dyscalculia & MLD Conference
• Hear from 3 keynote speakers ▶ Professor Jo Boaler – Stanford University, California USA ▶ Dr Sue Gifford – University of Roehampton, London ▶ Debbie Morgan – NCETM • Choose 3 workshops from 11 topics
Teaching Day – 27 June 2014 Day 2 is led by Tandi Clausen-May who will take a closer look at the learning differences of pupils and how to overcome, through the use of visual and visualisation techniques, the practical barriers individuals face in their learning maths, e.g. word problems. Tandi is an experienced classroom practitioner, and has developed a range of curriculum and assessment materials for use in the mathematics classroom. She has worked with pupils and teachers in mainstream and in special schools, developing approaches designed to build on pupils’ different strengths and aptitudes to develop their love and understanding of mathematics. Time is also allocated in the afternoon to discuss and plan individual projects and assignments with the lead tutor Fil Came.
Day 2 Learning differences not difficulties
• Teaching maths to pupils with learning differences not difficulties • Models to think with • Problem solving: “They can do the arithmetic, but they can’t see what to do, how to apply it to the problem.” Discuss exemplar problems – Use Excel to explore the structure of the problems • Assignment planning and resources
* Learning Works reserve the right to change the venue, programme, speakers or course content where necessary without prior notice.
Overcoming Barriers to Learning in Mathematics Course arrangements, venue details and how to book Module 1 Dates: 13 & 14 October 2014 and 2 & 3 March 2015 Venue: Moor Hall, Cookham, Maidenhead SL6 9QH Times: 9.15am - 4.30pm Enjoy a professional atmosphere and an opportunity to relax, reflect and learn – Moor Hall combines a charming 19th century manor house with a well-equipped modern conference centre. Set among landscaped lawns and close to peaceful walks along the River Thames. http://www.moorhallconferences.com/ Module 1: Course Fees & Options
Fee
Vat
Total
Part-time attendance per day
£180.00
£36.00
£216.00
Full four-day course
£720.00
£144.00
£864.00
Full four-day course + Module 1 Advanced Diploma – includes university fees, tutoring, resources and marking
£1000.00 £200.00 £1200.00
The above fees do not include accommodation, but we encourage course members to stay overnight during the two day sessions, and have negotiated reduced rates with Moor Hall.
Module 2 Dates: 26 & 27 June 2014 Venue: The Cumberland Hotel, Great Cumberland Place, London W1C 1LZ Times: Day 1: Conference 8.45am - 5.45pm; Day 2: 9.15am - 4.00pm Module 2: Course Fees & Options
Fee
Vat
Total
Full two-day course
£330.00
£66.00
£396.00
Full two-day course + Module 2 Advanced Diploma – includes university fees, tutoring, resources and marking
£550.00 £110.00 £660.00
The above fees do not include accommodation.
To make enquires: Please visit our website or contact the office via email or telephone: Website: www.dyscalculia-maths-difficulties.org.uk/ Email:
[email protected] Telephone: +44 (0) 1672 512914 To book your place: Please use our online booking system at: www.learning-works.org.uk/cpd-diplomas/overcoming-barriers-to-learning-in-mathematics
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