Ringwood School/Bransgore C.E Primary School (SPELL – Southern Partnership for Excellence in Leadership and Learning TSA), The Portsmouth TSA, Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne (Wimborne TSA, Wimborne Academy Trust and Science Learning Partnership Hub School), Arnewood School (Achieving Collaborative Excellence TSA), Mathematics and Science Learning Centre (MSLC), Southampton Education School, and partners is providing funded subject specialism programmes for secondary mathematics in 2016_17. The programme is designed for teachers who are teaching outside of their specialism subject, or who wish to offer teaching in another subject. The programme is also suitable for returners to teaching. See the following government website for more information on maths and physics: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/major-push-to-get-more-maths-and-physics-teachers-into-our-classrooms.
Mathematics – Starting October 2016
Designed for teachers who are teaching out of their specialism subject, or who wish to offer teaching in another subject. The programme is also suitable for returners to teaching. Our core 5-day KS3 and/or KS4 programmes will improve both subject knowledge and classroom practitioner skills, allowing you to confidently teach up to GCSE, with the option to attend a summer school for A-level.
Working with the Solent Maths Hub.
All these TSST days will run from 9.30-3.30 in the MSLC at University of Southampton.
Participants may choose to attend KS3 or KS4 or both routes – select on the MoU sent to you after application.
| Key stage 3 | Presenter | Topic/Key stage |
| Mon 17th October 2016 | Neil Angus | Key Stage 3 Number |
| Tue 18th October 2016 | Chrissy Foulds | Key Stage 3 Algebra |
| Tue 29th November 2016 | Chrissy Foulds | Key Stage 3 Shape, space & geometry |
| Wed 30th November 2016 | Neil Angus | Key Stage 3 Probability and statistics |
| Mon 13th February 2017 | Neil Angus | Key Stage 3 Problem solving and reasoning |
| Wed 15th February 2017 | Peter Ransom | Key Stage 4 Number |
| Wed 29th March 2017 | Chrissy Foulds | Key Stage 4 Algebra |
| Fri 31st March 2017 | Peter Ransom | Key Stage 4 Shape, space & geometry |
| Wed 3rd May 2017 | Peter Ransom | Key Stage 4 Probability and statistics |
| Thu 4th May 2017 | Neil Angus | Key Stage 4 problem solving and reasoning |
Neil Angus
Chrissy Foulds
Chrissy has 14 years’ experience as a classroom practitioner of teaching Mathematics at secondary schools in both Southampton and Hampshire. She completed a PGCE in 2002 and MA(Ed) in 2015 at University of Southampton. Having mentored and coached many PGCE mathematics trainees Chrissie is now Lead Mentor across the School having responsibility for mentoring and coaching both SCITT and PGCE trainees.
Peter Ransom
Peter Ransom is the Chair of Council (and a Past President) of The Mathematical Association and a semi-retired freelancer. He has worked with Bath Spa University’s School of Education from 2010 to 2015 and works with a variety of mathematics teachers as part of The Prince’s Teaching Institute. Peter is on the Education Committee of the LMS, a Fellow of the IMA and also belongs to the ATM and BSHM. He was involved with the Bowland Maths initiative as project leader for the sundials case study. Peter spent over 30 years teaching secondary mathematics in state comprehensives He has enjoyed mathematics all his life and tries to pass on that enjoyment to all he meets.
Website link with dates and subject content: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/mslc/teachers/subjectspecialism.page
Eligibility
- you are currently teaching in a maintained secondary school, maintained or non-maintained special school or academy, or you are a qualified teacher, not currently teaching, who wishes to return to teaching
- you will be teaching mathematics across the age range of 11 to 19 years or 11 to 16 for some or all of your timetable throughout the course (except for returners who may be able to teach lessons in partner schools)
- your school is willing to support your application and provide opportunities to attend all face-to-face taught sessions
Overview
- Five face-to-face days at the Mathematics and Science Learning Centre, Southampton or Portsmouth TSA (venues will depend on numbers recruited in each area)
- Mathematics will run as a KS3 and KS4 programme with candidates able to choose their own route
- Support and activities in schools, designed and delivered by schools. This includes lesson observations, peer support, action research and other activities as appropriate
- An optional summer school for those wishing to explore A-level subject knowledge
Why Choose our Subject Specialism Course?
Face-to-face delivery will take place at the purpose-built professional development facility at the Mathematics and Science Learning Centre, Southampton Education School (www.southampton.ac.uk/mslc), or at Portsmouth TSA. The focus will be on subject knowledge, evidence-based pedagogies and effective learning through contextualised problem-solving. There will be opportunities to practice techniques in the classroom and to network and learn from other practising teachers. Our Tutors have significant experience in the classroom, in PD delivery and work with a range of programmes.
Participants may attend KS3 or KS 4 or both in 2016_17.
Feedback
As a PE specialist I am concerned about my Subject Knowledge. The programme so far has improved my confidence in class, especially when tacking higher tier topics.
I am still aware that there are a lot of gaps in my subject knowledge but the course is helping to cover these and it is also giving me a lot more confidence in my own ability. It is also useful meeting with other teachers
It has really allowed me to develop my skills in an environment external to my workplace which means no distractions and guaranteed time. The course has been effective and developed to meet our (the group’s) needs and requirements.
The tutor is excellent – tailors the course to us, happy to explain content
Funding
Free to state-funded schools and colleges – funded by the National College for Teaching and Leadership.
Application
Please visit the following link to complete an expression of interest – www.isurvey.soton.ac.uk/19835.
More information, including programme content for each F2F session, can be found at http://www.southampton.ac.uk/mslc/teachers/subjectspecialism.page.
If you have queries, or require further information, please contact the Mathematics and Science Learning Centre on 023 8059 8810, or email MSLC at mslc@soton.ac.uk.
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