Teaching Advanced Mathematics - Post Graduate Award in A-level Mathematics Pedagogy
Aim
To provide a structured course for teachers of GCSE mathematics, including those not trained in mathematics, to enable them to teach the subject at A-level.
Background
During this fifteen month course, incorporating two summer holidays, teachers:
- study seven AS/A2 mathematics modules using textbooks and on-line learning resources with email support;
- take part in seven days of workshops or at the University of Warwick focusing on A-level mathematics pedagogy; other universities offer different models of this programme including twilight sessions at Manchester Metropolitan University, a combined West Sussex LEA/University of Chichester and a London model based at London South Bank University
- teach the equivalent of one A-level mathematics module in their own, or a local, school or college with visits from course tutors.
To qualify for the postgraduate award participants must submit two essays, with a focus on their own experiences of teaching A-level mathematics in the context of relevant research, and a portfolio containing module assignments and evidence of successful mathematics A-level teaching.
Due to the large number of teachers interested in the course plans are currently underway to increase the provision on offer and extend to other universities.
Contact
Bernard Murphy
Tel: 0161 448 9408
Email: bernard.murphy@mei.org.uk
Website: www.mei.org.uk