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Two CPD days * 1. Understanding Mathematical Anxiety in dyslexic/dyscalculic students in FE/HE * 2. Supporting the Dyscalculic Student in FE/HE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Understanding Mathematical Anxiety in dyslexic/dyscalculic students in FE/HE A one day CPD course at Loughborough University Wednesday 5th June 2013 Intended Learning Outcomes At the end of the day the participants should have: • A greater awareness of mathematical anxiety • A greater insight into the why dyslexic/dyscalculic students become anxious • An understanding of how to support the mathematically anxious student • Be able to develop and use teaching and learning ideas to for the mathematically anxious student. Method of Teaching and Learning The day includes a combination of lectures, practical group work and discussion. There is no assessment but participants are expected to take an active part in the day. Certificates of attendance will be issued Programme for the day 9:30 – 10:00 Coffee, welcome and introduction to the day 10:00 – 11:00 What is mathematical anxiety? 11:00 – 11:15 Coffee/Tea 11:15 – 12:15 Mathematical anxiety: further explorations. 12:15 – 13:15 Lunch 13:15 – 14:15 Exam Stress 14:15 – 15:00 Insights from dyscalculic students 15:00 – 15:15 Coffee/Tea 15:15 – 16:15 Strategies to help 16:15 – 16:30 Evaluation of the day The cost is £70 for the day inclusive of lunch and tea/coffee Booking: http://store.lboro.ac.uk/browse/department.asp?compid=1&modid=5&deptid=267 Further details http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/mec/activities/maths-statistics-support/continuingprofessionaldevelopment/ Supporting the Dyscalculic Student in FE/HE A one day CPD course at Loughborough University Tuesday 18th June 2013 Intended Learning Outcomes At the end of the day the participants should have: • A greater awareness of a variety of appropriate teaching approaches • A greater insight into the why dyscalculic students struggle • An understanding of how to support the dyscalculic student • Be able to develop and use teaching and learning materials and resources to cater for different learning styles. Method of Teaching and Learning The day includes a combination of lectures, practical group work and discussion. There is no assessment but participants are expected to take an active part in the day. Certificates of attendance will be issued Programme for the day 9:30 – 10:00 coffee, welcome and introduction to the day 10:00 – 11:00 Teaching Approaches 1 11:00 – 11:15 Video 11:15 – 11:30 Coffee/Tea 11:30 – 12:30 Teaching Approaches 2 12:30 – 13:00 Insights from dyscalculic students 13:00 – 14:00 Lunch 14:00 – 15:30 Case study (group work) 15:30 – 15:45 Coffee/Tea 15:45 – 16:15 Feedback from case study 16:15 – 16:30 Evaluation of the day The cost is £70 for the day inclusive of lunch and tea/coffee Booking: http://store.lboro.ac.uk/browse/department.asp?compid=1&modid=5&deptid=267 Further details http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/mec/activities/maths-statistics-support/continuingprofessionaldevelopment/