Mathematics for Numeracy Teaching – Level 3 Award
Duration
Mathematics for Numeracy Teaching runs for 20 Weeks, 3 hours per week
Introduction
Mathematics for Numeracy Teaching is aimed at teachers who would like to develop their maths skills to help with teaching. This qualification provides you with knowledge and skills to teach and embed Functional Skills Maths and Numeracy, as well as support students with needs in these areas.
Mathematics for Numeracy Teaching is taught at our Longbridge campus based near Birmingham. The campus has great transport links with; Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Warwick, Redditch and other surrounding areas.
Content
You will explore maths knowledge and skills in the following areas for your own personal development and for your teaching:
- Using maths: academic subjects
- Using maths: professional and vocational contexts
- Using maths: public and personal life
Teaching Methods
As a learner on this programme you will encounter a number of different learning strategies including:
- pair and small group work
- whole group work
- presentations
- individual and group research projects
- case studies
- e-learning
- one-to-one tutorial
Assessment
There are three assignments: one mandatory unit and two chosen from optional units. There are NO observations of your teaching practice.
Qualification Gained
Level 3 Award in Mathematics for Numeracy Teaching.
Opportunities for Progression
You could progress onto a teaching qualification (PTLLS, CTLLS, DTLLS) or, if you have DTLLS (or equivalent), progress onto Level 5 Diploma Teaching Mathematics: Numeracy.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements, however, it is advisable to have numeracy skills at level 2 e.g. Maths GCSE A*-C or Numeracy Level 2.
ADDITIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT
If you have a learning difficulty, disability or medical condition that means that you may require additional learning support during your studies, please ensure that you discuss this with the Assessment & Support Manager before enrolling on a course. It is essential that this is discussed at the earliest possible opportunity to ensure that the college has the resources available to meet your support needs. Please contact the Assessment & Support Manager on 0121 477 1300 for further guidance.
For Further Information
If you're interested in studying Mathematics for Numeracy Teaching, please contact the Advice Zone on 0121 477 1300, call in or email info@bournville.ac.uk
Reference
(MP107) 05/12
