The sigma Network is offering a FREE one-day training event for new maths support tutors on Monday 7th November 2016 at Lancaster University Management School.

This training is based on a well-established package developed by sigma and successfully delivered many times in recent years. The indicative content of the day will be:

10.00   Arrive. Coffee.
10.30   Introductions. Aims of the day.
11.00   Maths support – what is it, why do we need it , how does it differ from traditional teaching?
11.45   Problem solving sessions. Role play.
12.30   Principles of maths support – dos and don’ts
13.00   Lunch
13.30   The special case of statistics support
14.00   Dealing with challenging situations.
14.30   Resources available for maths support centres
15.00   Close. Informal networking

To reserve a place on this FREE course, please send an email with your full name, institution, contact details and any special requirements to Rebecca Beaumont, Student Learning Adviser, Lancaster University r.beaumont1@lancaster.ac.uk