Coursework equivalent to 800 words
Collaborative research in one of the following areas:
? Historical development of number systems
? Historical development of measuring systems
? Historical development of recording/processing of data.
? Position of mathematics in the compulsory and post compulsory education system in England and Wales
? How the perception of mathematics in popular culture has changed over the last 25 years and the concept of mathematics as a gatekeeper to a wider choice of career.
? Concept of mathematics as a gatekeeper to higher education and a wider choice of career
You will then (in your collaborative group) present your findings back to the main group in a 10 minute presentation.

LO 1a, 2, 4 & 6 Weighting 20%

A case study of a SfL Numeracy Learner (2000 words)
Including an analysis of background, motivation and barriers to learning and strategies/resources for progression.
LO 3 & 5 Weighting 50%

Assignment equivalent to 1,200 words comprising assessment of personal maths skills in number.
This will include a reflective record of the links between theory and practice for you, as a SfL Numeracy teacher.
LO 1 & 5 Weighting 30%

Participants will attend 9 x 3 hour sessions spread over 9 weeks.

There will be peer and tutor presentations, group learning and case studies. You will have access to group and individual tutorials, where you will be encouraged to manage your own learning. There will be opportunities for group reading and discussions, above all the delivery will be modelling the practice you will be using in skills for life classroom. Throughout each session you will be encouraged to be a reflective learner as well as a reflective practitioner.

This is an extensive list but many of the texts listed may only refer to a few pages within that text, all texts or parts of texts will be provided by the PDC to your Buddy Group.

Coben, D. O?Donoghue, J. and FitzSimons, GE (2000) Perspectives on adults learning mathematics: Research and Practice. Kluwer
Benn, R. (1997) Adults count too: mathematics for empowerment. NIACE
Wenger, E. 2006. Communities of Practice. Cambridge. Cambridge University Press
Oshima, A & Hogue, A. 2002 Introduction to Academic Writing. Longmann.
Hamilton, M. & Hillier, Y. 2006. Changing Faces of Adult Literacy, Language and Numeracy: a Critical History. Leicester. NIACE.
Kenwood, M (2000), Pure Mathematics 1, Heinemann Educational. London
Kenwood, M (2000), Pure Mathematics 2, Heinemann Educational. London
Barton, D. & Tusting, K. 2006. Models of Adult Learning: A Literature Review, NRDC Literature Review. Leicester. NIACE
Jacobsen, Y. 2007. e-learning for adults with learning difficulties. Leicester. NIACE.
Withnall, A. et al. 2004. Older people Learning ? myths and realities. Leicester. NIACE.
Bynner, J. Parsons, S. (1997) It doesn?t get any better, the impact of poor numeracy skills on the lives of 37 year olds. BSA (Free)
Coben, D. et al (2003) Adult Numeracy: Review of Research and Related Literature. NRDC (Free)
Hillier, Yvonne (2002) Reflective Teaching in Further and Adult Education; Continuum
Reece, I. Walker, S. (2003) Teaching, Training and Learning: A Practical Guide. 5th Edition. Business Education. London
Petty, G. (2004) Teaching Today: A Practical Guide. Nelson Thornes. Cheltenham
Nelson, D. 2003. Dictionary of Mathematics. Penguin.
Swan, M. 2006. Collaborative Learning in Mathematics. Leicester. NIACE.
Child Poverty Action Group. 2005. Personal Finance Handbook. Central Books.
Poustie, J. 2001. Mathematics Solutions: An Introduction to Dyscalculia: How to Teach Children and Adults Who Have Specific Learning Difficulties in Mathematics Pt. B (Finding the Key to Specific Learning Difficulties). Next Generation.

PDC Moodle
www.staffspdc.org.uk

You will also be expected to access a number of websites, there is a list of these on the Moodle:
www.staffspdc.org.uk

This module will start with an introduction and opportunities for collaborative research of a brief history of mathematics, both from a world and European perspective. The module will continue with research into how math?s anxiety can present itself and how to overcome barriers to learning.
There will be an opportunity to explore common learner errors and strategies for overcoming common learner errors associated with:
N ? Number; MSS - Measure, space and shape; HD - Data handling and probability. This module will confirm and extend your understanding of place value. This will then lead onto exploring the four rules of number.