Will your maths support centre be employing new tutors in the coming year? For example, UG/PG students or academic staff who are new to the practice of maths and statistics support in HE?
The sigma Network is offering a FREE one-day training workshop for new mathematics and statistics support tutors on Friday 5th October 2018, at Cardiff University.
OUTLINE PROGRAMME
1030: Welcome and introductions
1045: Mathematics support – what is it?
1115: Problem solving session
1200: Principles of mathematics support – do’s and don’ts
1230: Lunch
1330: Offering statistics support
1400: Tutoring in a mathematics support centre – exploring possible scenarios and student needs
1445: Resources and networking
1515: Question and answer session
1530: Close
This training day is generously hosted by Cardiff University, and will be coordinated by Robert Wilson, member of the sigma Network steering group. Anyone interested in attending, please contact Robert Wilson wilsonrh@cardiff.ac.uk noting any special dietary or access requirements.
For those working towards HEA Fellowship, engagement with this event and reflection on the implications for your professional practice can help provide evidence towards the following dimensions of the UKPSF: A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, K2, K3, K4, V1, V2, V3, V4