Building confidence as an ECT mathematics teacher SL454
Intensive support for mathematics ECTs (Early Career Teachers) or trainee teachers who are teaching key stage 3 and 4 for the first time
Summary
Teachers of mathematics who are in the early years of their teaching career are invited to join us to develop a range of teaching strategies to help engage and inspire students in maths.
You will explore approaches to questioning, promoting positive behaviour, lesson design and ways of giving feedback that make a difference.
"There were a lot of useful tips and strategies given to us. We discussed situations from our teaching that were not good and got advice on how to improve it, change it, etc. I have few things I'm going to try out to improve my practice." - Past participant
Who is it for?
Mathematics ECTs (Early Career Teachers), RQTs (Recently Qualified Teachers) or trainee teachers who are teaching Key Stage 3 and 4 for the first time. This may also be a good introduction to the subject for a non-specialists looking to teach secondary mathematics
What topics are covered?
You will consider what make good maths teaching, how to embed mathematical reasoning, problem solving, effective questioning and feedback strategies into your teaching, how to plan for learning and more.
How will you learn?
High impact, high quality CPD - delivered by experts - which will transform your teaching practice, and also give you the chance to meet colleagues from across the UK in person.
How long is this course?
2 days
Outcomes
- establish a vision for your teaching and explore strategies to maintain resilience as a new teacher
- experience methods for increasing progress for low attaining students, and methods for promoting positive behaviour
- explore reasoning, problem solving skills, questioning strategies and resources