Innovations - The DDIG Conference
Wednesday 13th April 2005
Edward Herbert Building, Loughborough University
The first full day conference of the Dyscalculia and Dyslexia Interest
Group will focus on innovations in the field of Dyscalculia, Dyslexia
and Mathematics in Higher Education. There will be four main presentations
and some smaller group sessions, which will run in parallel, providing an
opportunity for discussion. The conference will be of interest to all
those working with dyscalculic and dyslexic students in higher education,
in particular, support tutors and academic staff.
9:30 10:00 Coffee and registration
10:00 10:15 Welcome and Introduction
10:15 11:00 Maths Matters in Higher Education
Anne Mitchell, The Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre
11:00 11:45 DyscalculiUM - A First-line screening devise for
dyscalculia in Higher Education
Clare Trott and Nigel Beacham,
Maths Education Centre, Loughborough University
11:45 12:30 Optional Session A
12:30 1:30 Lunch
1:30 2:15 Optional Session B
2:15 3:00 Working Together to Develop Mathematical Skills for
Nursing Practice.
Dr. Carol Hall,
School of Nursing, University of Nottingham
3:00 3:45 Supporting Bioscience Students with Mathematical
Difficulties in Higher Education: Implications from a Survey in 3 UK
universities.
C.Spickett, J.Boyle, J.Wilson, University of Strathclyde
3:45 4:00 Closing remarks
4:00 Tea
The conference will be supported by an exhibition of relevant books and
other resource materials. The inclusive cost for the day is £50.
Further details on http://ddig.lboro.ac.uk/pages/2005_conference.html
On-line booking can be made at
http://www.engsc.ac.uk/nef/events/ddig2005.asp
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