Early Years Teachers Programme (SKTM)
BackSpecialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics: Early Years Teachers Programme (Spatial Reasoning Pathway)
This programme supports Early Years teachers to develop specialist knowledge for teaching maths with a particular focus on pattern, shape, space and measures.
What Will You Learn?
Participants will:
- Explore and increase their use of a range of pedagogic approaches that will support pupils in engaging with and developing their spatial reasoning.
- Develop their ability to model the use of mathematical language and thinking as part of everyday activities.
- Enhance their knowledge of how to assess and plan for sequential learning opportunities.
- Develop increased confidence in enhancing opportunities for mathematical learning in all areas of provision and in everyday routines.
Pupils will:
- Be able to communicate their maths and mathematical thinking through representations and/or appropriate language.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude towards maths, being willing to have a go, persevere, and share their mathematical ideas.
- Use mathematical vocabulary and thinking in everyday activities.
What is involved?
Participants will:
- Attend four face-to-face days over the course of the year where they will enhance subject expertise and practice development, with a particular focus on spatial reasoning. Between sessions, participants will contribute to an online community, complete school-based tasks, and share their reflections through discussions with peers.
Who can take part?
Teachers working in Early Years, particularly those that have not received maths-specific training, have recently moved phases, or Maths leads wishing to deepen their knowledge of Early Years maths practice.
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