Retraining

Teacher Subject Specialist Training (TSST) courses

Looking to develop your subject knowledge and the most effective teaching strategies?

We offer TSST in Secondary Maths.

The purpose of this training is to improve the subject knowledge of non-specialist and returning teachers. It will increase the number of hours taught by offering school-led teacher subject specialism training opportunities.

This training is delivered during term time and is free to participants. If you're a serving teacher and would like to take part, discuss this with your school and when you're ready, apply online.

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Maths (Secondary)

Maths (Secondary)

This course is designed specifically to improve the subject knowledge of non-specialist and returning maths teachers at secondary phase.

  • Course Overview
  • Meet the tutors
  • Key Dates

Course Outcomes

  • Understanding curriculum changes and core content at KS3 and KS4.
  • Lesson planning for deep understanding, enabling teachers to plan and deliver stimulating and accurately informed lessons.
  • To secure knowledge of key concepts and the pedagogy that underpins the teaching of physics.
  • Identifying & correcting key misconceptions: questioning for understanding.
  • Using feedback and tracking to improve student progress.
  • Confidence in using IT in lessons & using online resources.

Course Content

A blended learning model of whole day, on-line and school-based study that aims to root the course in the pedagogy of maths teaching and learning practice.

There will be a strong emphasis on practical sessions in with an opportunity to ask questions and develop knowledge in a supportive and friendly environment. At the beginning and end of the programme participants will undertake a diagnostic in order to be able to self assess learning and progress throughout the course.

Between sessions, participants will be required to complete learning in class with observations to inform development. At the beginning and end of the programme participants will undertake an on-line diagnostic in order to be able to self assess learning and progress throughout the course.

BIO

Louise Taylor

Head of Maths at Dorothy Stringer School in Brighton

Sessions run from 1pm to 4pm:

Dorothy Stringer School, Brighton

  • Wednesday 20th November 2019
  • Wednesday 22nd January 2020
  • Wednesday 25th March 2020
  • Wednesday 22nd April 2020
  • Wednesday 20th May 2020
  • Wednesday 17th June 2020

The course has improved my knowledge of maths for the future but has it has definitely impacted on my computing pupils.

Secondary Computing Teacher

Although an economics teacher, I will teach my maths classes next year with more of an understanding of the mastery approach.

Secondary Economics Teacher

I am teaching maths next year but not in regular schools. I have consistently used everything that I learnt throughout the sessions to enrich the learning of my pupils – I wish there were more sessions!

Secondary Maths Teacher

I have incorporated some maths into the geography lessons I have been teaching this term, eg. graph work, scales and distances.

Secondary Geography Teacher

It has given me time to reflect on the subject and my interest in teaching maths, this has allowed me to make decisions and plan what to do next.

Secondary Maths Teacher

My increased understanding and confidence means my lessons are more engaging for my students and I can link more effectively with the content of the science curriculum.

Secondary Science Teacher

How to Apply

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Course Costs

There are a maximum of 10 places for each course, secured by application. The course is free, but failure to attend the sessions and/or complete the course will result in a charge to the participant's school of £300 for each participant. Cover and travel costs must be met by the delegatess school.

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