COURSE OVERVIEW

Adult Maths Spotlight Sessions to support you in considering the challenges and unique strengths of your students, and build confidence and skills.

These sessions are designed to be flexible for teachers of maths to adults. Each session will focus on developing areas including practical strategy, resource and classroom challenges. From Teaching with Technology to Maths Anxiety, there is plenty to learn.

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These online sessions will support you to consider the challenges and unique strengths of your students, and build confidence and real, practical strategies to keep them engaged. Our team have timed these sessions perfectly to take you through the academic year, so you receive the best support at the right times.

All sessions are interactive, evidence-informed and tailored to the realities of adult maths education.

4 individual online sessions

The networks will be held over Zoom.

Adult Maths Spotlight Sessions

What you will learn

Our Adult Maths Spotlight Sessions are to support you in considering the challenges and unique strengths of your students, and build maths confidence and maths skills.

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Topical Sessions

Each session will be tailored to follow on from our free Adult Maths Education and Skills Network sessions, allowing the discussions to carry over to building on skills and knowledge.

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Effective Pedagogy

Explore specific pedagogic themes such as: building confidence, deepening understanding, and the use of mathematical representations.

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Supporting Students

The sessions provide opportunities for reflection upon creating effective and engaging environments for learning mathematics and support with applying these in the classroom.

Spotlight Sessions Schedule

Spotlight on Teaching with Technology in Adult Maths

December 11

This session will focus on ways to integrate digital tools meaningfully to enhance teaching, learning and assessment for adult learners. Learn how to introduce and integrate technology effectively and meaningfully into the classroom environment.

Fee: £40

Spotlight on Maths Anxiety – Supporting Adult Learners

February 26

This session will offer opportunities to discuss maths anxiety as a barrier for adult learners, and introduce practical strategies to build confidence, reduce fear and create a positive culture in the classroom.

Fee: £40

Spotlight on Maths Revision for Adults

May 14

This session will explore creative approaches to revision and exam preparation with adult learners in mind, considering their challenges and unique strengths.

Fee: £40

Spotlight on Planning for Progress in Adult Maths

July 14

This session will turn the spotlight onto effective planning for adult learner success, focusing on lesson structure, and balancing skills, confidence and application to aim for real progress.

Fee: £40

Application form

Frequently asked questions

Your common questions and concerns answered

Any teacher of adult maths especially those who have attended one of our Adult Maths Education and Skills Network Sessions.

All teachers teaching maths to adults, including accredited or non-accredited courses.

Please contact our Adult Maths team via: fecpd@mei.org.uk

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