{"id":1080,"date":"2016-09-13T12:19:34","date_gmt":"2016-09-13T11:19:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.soton.ac.uk\/mshe\/?p=1080"},"modified":"2016-09-13T12:19:34","modified_gmt":"2016-09-13T11:19:34","slug":"mathematics-teacher-subject-specialism-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.soton.ac.uk\/mshe\/mathematics-teacher-subject-specialism-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Mathematics Teacher Subject Specialism training"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Ringwood School\/Bransgore C.E Primary <\/strong><strong>\u200eSchool <\/strong>(SPELL &#8211; Southern Partnership for \u200eExcellence in Leadership and Learning \u200eTSA)\u200e, <strong>The Portsmouth TSA, Queen Elizabeth\u2019s School, Wimborne<\/strong> \u200e\u200e(Wimborne TSA, Wimborne Academy Trust \u200eand Science Learning Partnership Hub \u200eSchool)\u200e, <strong>Arnewood School<\/strong> (Achieving Collaborative \u200eExcellence TSA)\u200e, <strong>Mathematics and Science Learning Centre<\/strong> (MSLC), Southampton Education School, and partners is providing <strong><u>funded\u00a0<\/u><\/strong>subject specialism programmes for secondary mathematics in 2016_17.\u00a0 The programme is designed for teachers who are teaching outside of their specialism subject, or who wish to offer teaching in another subject.\u00a0 The programme is also suitable for <em>returners to teaching<\/em>. See the following government website for more information on maths and physics: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/major-push-to-get-more-maths-and-physics-teachers-into-our-classrooms\"> https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/major-push-to-get-more-maths-and-physics-teachers-into-our-classrooms<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mathematics &#8211; Starting October 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Designed for teachers who are teaching out of their specialism subject, or who wish to offer teaching in another \u200esubject.\u00a0 The programme is also suitable for returners to teaching. Our core 5-day KS3 and\/or KS4 programmes will improve both subject knowledge and \u200eclassroom practitioner skills, allowing you to confidently teach up to GCSE, with the option to attend a summer school for A-level.\u200e<\/p>\n<p><strong>Working with the Solent Maths Hub.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>All these TSST days will run from 9.30-3.30 in the MSLC at University of Southampton.<em><br \/>\nParticipants may choose to attend KS3 or KS4 or both routes \u2013 select on the MoU sent to you after application.<\/em><\/p>\n<table border=\"2\" width=\"699\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><strong>Key stage 3<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"170\"><strong>Presenter<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"321\"><strong>Topic\/Key stage <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">Mon 17<sup>th<\/sup> October 2016<\/td>\n<td width=\"170\">Neil Angus<\/td>\n<td width=\"321\">Key Stage 3 Number<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">Tue 18<sup>th<\/sup> October 2016<\/td>\n<td width=\"170\">Chrissy Foulds<\/td>\n<td width=\"321\">Key Stage 3 Algebra<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">Tue 29th November 2016<\/td>\n<td width=\"170\">Chrissy Foulds<\/td>\n<td width=\"321\">Key Stage 3 Shape, space &amp; geometry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">Wed 30th November 2016<\/td>\n<td width=\"170\">Neil Angus<\/td>\n<td width=\"321\">Key Stage 3 Probability and statistics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">Mon 13th February 2017<\/td>\n<td width=\"170\">Neil Angus<\/td>\n<td width=\"321\">Key Stage 3 Problem solving and reasoning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">Wed 15th February 2017<\/td>\n<td width=\"170\">Peter Ransom<\/td>\n<td width=\"321\">Key Stage 4 Number<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">Wed 29th March 2017<\/td>\n<td width=\"170\">Chrissy Foulds<\/td>\n<td width=\"321\">Key Stage 4 Algebra<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">Fri 31st March 2017<\/td>\n<td width=\"170\">Peter Ransom<\/td>\n<td width=\"321\">Key Stage 4 Shape, space &amp; geometry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">Wed 3<sup>rd<\/sup> May 2017<\/td>\n<td width=\"170\">Peter Ransom<\/td>\n<td width=\"321\">Key Stage 4 Probability and statistics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">Thu 4<sup>th<\/sup> May 2017<\/td>\n<td width=\"170\">Neil Angus<\/td>\n<td width=\"321\">Key Stage 4 problem solving and reasoning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Neil Angus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chrissy Foulds<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Chrissy has 14 years\u2019 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.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Peter Ransom<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>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\u2019s School of Education from 2010 to 2015 and works with a variety of mathematics teachers as part of The Prince\u2019s 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. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Website link with dates and subject content: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.southampton.ac.uk\/mslc\/teachers\/subjectspecialism.page\">http:\/\/www.southampton.ac.uk\/mslc\/teachers\/subjectspecialism.page<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you are currently teaching in a maintained secondary school, \u200emaintained or non-maintained \u200especial school or academy, or you are a qualified teacher, not currently teaching, who wishes to return to teaching<\/li>\n<li>you will be teaching mathematics across the age range of \u200e11 to 19 years or\u00a0 11 \u200eto 16 for some or all of your timetable throughout the course (except for returners who may be able to teach lessons in partner schools)\u200e<\/li>\n<li>your school is willing to support your application and provide opportunities to attend all face-to-\u200eface taught sessions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>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)<\/li>\n<li>Mathematics will run as a KS3 and KS4 programme with candidates able to choose their own route<\/li>\n<li>\u200eSupport and activities in schools, designed and delivered by schools. This includes lesson observations, peer \u200esupport, action research and other activities as appropriate \u200e<\/li>\n<li>An optional summer school for those wishing to explore A-level subject knowledge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why Choose our Subject Specialism Course?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Face-to-face delivery will take place at the purpose-built professional development facility at the Mathematics and Science Learning Centre, Southampton Education School (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.southampton.ac.uk\/mslc\">www.southampton.ac.uk\/mslc<\/a>), \u00a0or at Portsmouth TSA. The focus will be on subject knowledge, evidence-based pedagogies and effective learning through contextualised problem-solving.\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n<p>Participants may attend KS3 or KS 4 or both in 2016_17.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feedback<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>As a PE specialist I am concerned about my Subject Knowledge.\u00a0 The programme so far has improved my confidence in class, especially when tacking higher tier topics.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>I am still aware that\u00a0 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.\u00a0 It is also useful meeting with other teachers<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>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\u2019s) needs and requirements.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The tutor is excellent &#8211; tailors the course to us, happy to explain content<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Funding<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Free<\/strong> to state-funded schools and colleges &#8211; funded by the National College for Teaching and Leadership.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please visit the following link to complete an expression of interest &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.isurvey.soton.ac.uk\/19835\">www.isurvey.soton.ac.uk\/19835<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>More information, including programme content for each F2F session, can be found at\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.southampton.ac.uk\/mslc\/teachers\/subjectspecialism.page\">http:\/\/www.southampton.ac.uk\/mslc\/teachers\/subjectspecialism.page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you have queries, or require further information, please contact the Mathematics and Science Learning Centre on 023 8059 8810, or email MSLC at <a href=\"mailto:mslc@soton.ac.uk\">mslc@soton.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ringwood School\/Bransgore C.E Primary \u200eSchool (SPELL &#8211; Southern Partnership for \u200eExcellence in Leadership and Learning \u200eTSA)\u200e, The Portsmouth TSA, Queen Elizabeth\u2019s School, Wimborne \u200e\u200e(Wimborne TSA, Wimborne Academy Trust \u200eand Science Learning Partnership Hub \u200eSchool)\u200e, Arnewood School (Achieving Collaborative \u200eExcellence TSA)\u200e, Mathematics and Science Learning Centre (MSLC), Southampton Education School, and partners is providing funded\u00a0subject specialism [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":93214,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4217],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1080","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.soton.ac.uk\/mshe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1080","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.soton.ac.uk\/mshe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.soton.ac.uk\/mshe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.soton.ac.uk\/mshe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/93214"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.soton.ac.uk\/mshe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1080"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blog.soton.ac.uk\/mshe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1080\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1081,"href":"https:\/\/blog.soton.ac.uk\/mshe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1080\/revisions\/1081"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.soton.ac.uk\/mshe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1080"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.soton.ac.uk\/mshe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1080"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.soton.ac.uk\/mshe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1080"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}