Developing the Core Competencies

1. Insights into Metacognition

Educators will explore the intricacies of metacognition, gaining skills to identify and articulate both their own thought processes and those of their students. This module provides strategies for teaching students reflective practices, goal-setting, and progress monitoring. It aims to cultivate classrooms where students are encouraged to develop their identities as learners, leading to heightened self-regulation and adaptable problem-solving strategies.

2. Mastering Visualisation Techniques

This section offers practical strategies and examples for making abstract concepts tangible, enhancing comprehension and memory. We will cover techniques for pattern recognition, understanding relationships, and efficient problem-solving. By making maths visually accessible, students gain a deeper, intuitive grasp of mathematical concepts, fostering critical and creative thinking. Additionally, we'll explore how visualisation connects theoretical maths to real-world applications, making learning more engaging and meaningful.

3. Developing Generalisation Skills

The emphasis here is on the ability to apply learned concepts to new situations. Teachers will learn methods to help students recognise patterns, connect key concepts, and apply knowledge in various contexts. Understanding this process promotes deeper learning and encourages students to approach problem-solving with flexibility. Strategies for guiding students in abstract thinking beyond the classroom will be provided.

4. Enhancing Communication Abilities

Communication is a cornerstone of effective learning. This section is dedicated to improving educators’ capacity to develop clear, thoughtful, and constructive communication among students using a range of methods.

5. Building Number Sense

Focusing on the critical role of number sense in mathematics understanding, this section aids educators in developing approaches to enrich students’ intuitive grasp of numbers and their interrelations.

Upon completing this course, educators will not just have broadened their own skill set across these essential areas but will also possess actionable strategies to develop these abilities in their students. The overarching aim is to enable teachers to assess and guide students toward becoming not only proficient problem solvers but also innovative thinkers capable of applying their learning across a variety of challenges.