Will your maths support centre be employing new tutors this year? For example, postgrad students or existing lecturers who are new to the practice of maths support in HE?
The sigma Network is offering a FREE one-day training workshop for new maths support tutors on Thursday 6th October 2016, at Cardiff University.
This training is based on a well-established package developed by sigma and successfully delivered many times in recent years. The outline schedule for the day will be:
1030: Welcome and introductions
1045: Mathematics support – what is it?
1115: Problem solving session
1200: Principles of mathematics support – do’s and don’ts
1230: Lunch
1330: Offering statistics support
1400: Tutoring in a mathematics support centre – exploring possible scenarios and student needs
1445: Resources and networking with others
1515: Question and answer session
1530: Close
To reserve a place on this FREE workshop, please send an email with your full name, institution, contact details and any special requirements to Robert Wilson, School of Mathematics, Cardiff University, [log in to unmask], no later than 3rd October.
The sigma Network is planning to offer similar training days at other locations across England and Wales in the coming weeks. They will be announced via this mailing list, or on our website http://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/events/
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