• Are you teaching mathematics in a primary or secondary school?

• Are you trying to raise standards in mathematics?

• Would you like to extend your own appreciation of the nature of mathematics and the learning and teaching of it?

All teachers in primary or secondary schools are invited to study for a Graduate Certificate in Mathematics Education (Double Award) in association with The Mathematical Association and University College Chichester.

Rationale

This module is designed to enable you to examine perceptions concerned with mathematics and mathematical learning in the context of the mathematics curriculum and involves you reflecting on and extending your own mathematical knowledge and skills. You will further develop your critical appreciation of the validity of mathematical arguments, both written and oral and to appreciate the nature of proof in the formal mathematical sense to support conjecture.

Objectives

• To increase breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding of an area of mathematics;
• To demonstrate and articulate a view of mathematics as a dynamic body of knowledge and processes;
• To undertake, observe and record the creation and interpretation of an area of mathematics or mathematical activity;
• To gain skills of deeper reflection and analysis on aspects of the learning and teaching of mathematics.

  Module Format

  The course will be held at Bognor Regis Campus, West Sussex.

  Session 1

  Friday 8th October 2004

  1900 – 2100

  Saturday 9th October 2004

  0930 – 1600 Followed by tutorial support.

  Session 2

  Friday 19th November 2004

  1900 – 2100

  Saturday 20th November 2004

  0930 – 1600 Followed by tutorial support.

  Session 3

  Saturday 22nd January 2005

  0930 – 1600

  Presentation Conference

  Accreditation

  Successful completion of this course can lead to further work towards an Advanced Diploma or Masters Degree. This double award carries 30 Credits, which are accepted at all British Universities. There will be opportunities for you to follow this up in the Spring and Summer Terms should you wish to continue to study at Masters degree level at University College Chichester.

  Cost

  Module Fee £125**

  ** Funding from the Teacher Training Agency supports the development and running of this module.

  Application Form Download Form Pdf Format  Name: Address: Postcode: Telephone: Email: Please complete the following questions: What age-range do you teach?: ___________ Have you completed any previous certificates or modules towards a Master's degree? Yes / No Are you a member of The Mathematical Association? Yes / No If you are not a member of the Association, we will send you details about joining together with the registration details. Please return this form to: Mrs Helena Dupee, The Mathematics Centre, University College Chichester, Upper Bognor Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex PO21 1HR Telephone +44 (0)1243 812078 Fax +44(0)1243 812062 Email h.dupee@ucc.ac.uk For further details on this, and other opportunities for Continuing Professional Development offered by The Mathematical Association, please contact the Association's Senior Professional Officer: John Leigh. Tel: +44 (0)1604 696389 or email: cpd@m-a.org.uk .

  The Mathematical Association

  The Mathematical Association is a major professional association for those involved in mathematics education. Its membership includes teachers from primary and secondary schools, further and higher education, advisors, inspectors, practising mathematicians and students. It was formed in 1871 and works to improve mathematical education. It is represented on all major bodies concerned with mathematics education and can claim to have wide influence through its members and activities. The MA publishes a comprehensive range of journals, books and reports. It also supports a range of meetings, conferences, professional development opportunities and other services for its members.