Mathematics Subject Knowledge Enhancement Courses
South West Partnership • • • • •
Cornwall SCITT Learning Institute University College Plymouth St Mark & St John University of Exeter University of Plymouth
The SKE Team UCP Marjon • Nicola Trubridge Programme Lead • Marie Forster Programme Administrator • Chris Carmichael, Matthew Yates, Paul Wilson, Andrina Inglis Cornwall SCITT (Truro Satellite) • Debbie Osborne Plymouth University (Exeter Satellite) • Ted Graham, Brian Watson
Mathematics Subject Knowledge Enhancement Courses Extended Enhancement Course (EEC) 20th September 2010 – 8th July 2011 (18 units)
Mathematics Enhancement Course (MEC) 4th January – 15th July 2011 (14 units)
Mathematics Enrichment Course (ERIC) 26th April – 15th July 2011 (6 units)
Mathematics 1 unit SKE 18th– 29th July 2011 (1 unit)
Extended Enhancement Course (EEC) Autumn Term • Geometrical Reasoning 1 • Number and Calculations • Data Handling • Probability • Equations, formulae, identities and expressions • Proportional Reasoning
Spring Term • Sequences, functions and graphs • Thinking Mathematically • Geometrical Reasoning 2 • Conceptual Development • Advanced Functions • Calculus 1
Summer Term • Advanced Statistics • Calculus 2 • Mechanics • Dynamics • Mathematical Modelling • Polynomials / Complex Numbers
Mathematics Enhancement Course (MEC) Spring Term Summer Term • Data Handling • Conceptual Development • Proportional Reasoning • Thinking Mathematically • Probability • Advanced Statistics • Number and Calculations • Calculus 2 • Sequences, functions • Mechanics and graphs • Dynamics • Geometrical Reasoning 2 • Mathematical Modelling • Advanced Functions • Polynomials / Complex • Calculus 1 Numbers
Mathematics Enrichment Course (ERIC) Summer Term • Conceptual Development • Thinking Mathematically • Advanced Statistics • Calculus 2 • Mechanics • Dynamics • Mathematical Modelling • Polynomials / Complex Numbers
What can I expect from the University College? • SKE courses are funded TDA programmes designed to meet the needs of aspiring secondary mathematics teachers. • The purpose of this programme is to enable its participants to be in a position to satisfy the subject knowledge requirements as set out in the Professional Standards Q14. • The course characterises this as a Profound Understanding of Fundamental Mathematics. • We monitor your progress in this direction and provide you with regular feedback channelled through your personal tutor with whom you will have an individual tutorial once or twice each term where progress will be discussed using your audit and assessment feedback.
Developing a Profound Understanding of Fundamental Mathematics Depth of Understanding Range of Skills Extent of Knowledge Engaging in mathematics
Data Handling
Algebra
Calculus
Geometry
Probability & Statistics
Number
Mechanics & Dynamics
Modelling
Complex Numbers
What is expected of me? • The TDA provide all participants (EEC, MEC and ERIC) with a training bursary to facilitate their studying on the Enhancement course. • You must attend all taught sessions and participate fully in the learning and assessment process. • You are required to adhere to assessment deadlines, to know where to access all relevant material, to respect University College property/staff/students, keep appointments and maintain your audit.
Teaching EEC • 3 days per week taught sessions (10am – 4pm) • 2 days per week independent study
MEC and ERIC • 4 days per week taught sessions (10am – 4pm) • 1 day per week independent study
Field Trips Lydford Gorge
Bodmin Moor
Where? Autumn term • UCP Marjon, Spring and Summer terms • 2 days per week at satellite centre (Exeter, Truro) • Examinations at UCP Marjon
Assessment • • • • •
Examinations Reports Assignments Presentations Making resources
Profound Understanding of Fundamental Mathematics
Resources Graphical Calculators
Textbooks
Online Support
Library Computers & mathematics software
Learning Space
Application Process • Apply for a PGCE place stating in your application that you would be willing to study on an enhancement course first. • When you have a PGCE place apply for a place on the appropriate SKE course • Contact
[email protected] for application forms
Contacts Nicola Trubridge (Programme Leader for MSKE)
[email protected] Marie Forster (SKE Administrator)
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