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Teaching maths to SEND students
Laser Learning

Continuous professional development (CPD) online course for teaching staff

Summary

Price
£25 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Course format
Reading material - PDF/e-book, slides, article/plain text
Duration
2 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free

Overview

This short course considers practical ways to embed mathematical thinking and learning into your classroom, explores the principles of 'teaching for mastery', and identifies effective teaching strategies for the maths curriculum.

This short course is designed with SEND students in mind, but 'good teaching for SEND is good teaching for all' - making it applicable to whole-class teaching too.

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Course media

Resources

  • e-Book: Encouraging positive behaviour in a learning environment - download

Description

Learning outcomes

  • You will understand the key principles of 'Teaching for Mastery'
  • You will be able to make maths accessible for SEND students and understand some of the barriers to achievement they may face
  • You will feel confident in your understanding and application of the Concrete Pictorial Abstract (CPA) approach

Advantages of the course

  • Many students report ‘maths anxiety’, which affects their confidence and ability to apply known number skills to different contexts. This course explains 'maths anxiety' and some of the ways it can be overcome. As this does not just affect SEND students, but all students, this section of the course will be useful for teaching staff in a wide range of classrooms.
    Underpinning the course is the idea that maths should be fun, accessible, and tangible for SEND students. This course includes games and activities to play with students and a list of concrete manipulatives Additional activities encourage you to reflect on your learning
  • There is also suggested extended reading that gives both practical information and links to websites, books, and podcasts to expand knowledge

On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Laser e-Certificate (included in the course price).

After purchasing this course on Reed, a customer service representative from Laser Learning will email you with instructions on how to access your course on the Laser Short Course website.

If the purchase was made within business hours, you should expect your email within 1-2 hours. If your purchase was made outside of business hours, you should expect your email the next working day.

Who is this course for?

Teachers, teaching assistants and learning support assistants who support students with SEND in primary schools.

Requirements

A computer, mobile, or tablet and an internet connection

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Legal information

This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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