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SUMMARY:Measuring the impact of Mathematics Support
DESCRIPTION:There will be a free sigma Network workshop on “Measuring the impact of Mathematics Support” at Cardiff University on Tuesday 17th April  2018\, 10:30am – 4:00pm.  \nMeasuring the effectiveness of learning and teaching is known to be challenging at all levels of education. However\, evidencing the “impact” of activities in Higher Education continues to be given increasing focus and importance. This workshop will provide opportunity to explore what is meant by impact in the context of Mathematics Support and what approaches can be taken to meaningfully support the future development of such services. The workshop will also include extensive opportunity to share best practice and investigate the potential for future collaborative working in this area. \nThe workshop and buffet lunch will be provided for free. \nTo register\, please email Robert Wilson (wilsonrh@cardiff.ac.uk)\, noting if you have any specific dietary requirements or if you require car parking space (note: limited parking is available). \nOutline schedule: \n10.30-11.00:     Coffee\, welcome\, and introductions\n11.00-12.00:     Measuring the impact of mathematics support in higher education in Ireland – Ciaran Mac an Bhaird  (Maynooth University)\n12.00-13.00:     What are we trying to measure? Experiences from an established mathematics support service – Robert Wilson/David McConnell (Cardiff University)\n13.00-14.00:     Lunch and networking\n14.00-15.00:    Structured knowledge exchange session\n15.00-16.00:     Maths Support – NSS – TEF  . . . What’s next?\n16.00:                 Close \n  \nFor 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\, A4\, A5\, K2\, K3\, K5\, K6\, V1\, V2\, V3\, V4
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/measuring-the-impact-of-mathematics-support/
LOCATION:Cardiff University
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SUMMARY:Statistics Training for Mathematics and Statistics Support Tutors
DESCRIPTION:The sigma Network Special Interest Group (SIG) in Statistics Support is delighted to announce a workshop on ’Statistics Training for Mathematics and Statistics Support Tutors’\, being held on Friday 20th April 2018\, 10:00am – 4:00pm at Coventry University. \nThis free event offers an overview of Meta-Analysis and Factor Analysis. These have been highlighted as two topics that students are increasingly asking for assistance with in the context of in mathematics and statistics support. Unfortunately many support staff report having little or no expertise or experience of these topics. The aim of the workshop is therefore to provide mathematics and statistics tutors with an overview of these two topics\, where the focus will be as much on how to assist students with them as it is on technical content. \nThe event is hosted by Coventry University’s sigma Centre and closes with an open discussion about issues relating to mathematics and statistics support. Hence there will be opportunities to look at the mathematics and statistics support facilities offered at Coventry University and to also network with other mathematics and statistics support staff with interests in this area. \nEveryone is welcome to attend and can register for free by emailing Alun Owen at aa5845@coventry.ac.uk with the following information: \n\nName and work contact details including email and telephone number\nAny specific access or dietary requirements required on the day\nIf you require car parking (please provide car make\, model and reg no.)\n\nAn indicative programme for the workshop is provided below. \n10:00am – 10:25am Arrival\, registration and refreshments\n10:25am – 10.30am  Welcome and Housekeeping\n10:30am  – 12:30pm An overview of Meta-Analysis\, David Bowers\n• General principles and underlying theory\n• Using computer software for meta-analysis\n• Examples and case studies\n• Commonly asked questions from students\n12:30pm – 1.15pm  Networking Lunch\n1.15pm – 3.15pm An overview of Factor Analysis\, Jonathan Gillard\n• General ideas behind factor analysis\n• How to implement a factor analysis in SPSS and R\n• Examples of when a factor analysis would be appropriate\n3.15pm – 4.00pm Open Discussion\n• Emerging issues in mathematics and statistics support\n• Maths and Stats support in action – a visit to Coventry University’s sigma Centre
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/statistics-training-for-mathematics-and-statistics-support-tutors/
LOCATION:Coventry University
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SUMMARY:Designing effective learning spaces for mathematics and statistics support
DESCRIPTION:Sheffield Hallam University\, Norfolk Building\, room 609. \nThe space in which students work and are supported by staff makes a significant difference to their engagement.  Carefully designed shared open learning spaces can help create a partnership learning community within which student engagement can flourish. \nThe capacity for us as academics to design and create learning spaces for mathematics and statistics support is however often limited\, but it is possible both to influence university thinking when new spaces are being designed and to make innovative use of existing space at minimal cost.  When doing so\, it can help to be able to identify successful approaches that have been adopted elsewhere. \nThis sigma workshop is intended to provide a chance for delegates to hear some examples of such successful practices and to discuss ways in which their own spaces can be better utilised to enhance student engagement. \nAttendance is free. \nTo register to attend\, please email Jeff Waldock (j.waldock@shu.ac.uk)\, stating any dietary or access requirements. \n  \nSchedule: \n10:00: Arrival and registration. \n10:30: Welcome \n10:40: ‘Designing ideal open learning spaces to enhance student engagement with mathematics and statistics‘\, Jeff Waldock (Sheffield Hallam). \n11:10: ‘Finding space for Maths Support – making the most of what you’ve got‘. Tony Mann (Greenwich) \n11:40: ‘Designing a new space for mathematics and statistics at the University of the West of England‘\, Karen Henderson (UWE) \n12:10: Lunch. \n13:10: “Differing Approaches and Uses of Learning Spaces – their Strengths and Weaknesses“\, Chetna Patel (De Montfort) \n13:40: “Mobile Maths Support“\, Simon Massey (Manchester Met) \n14:10: Open “Show and Tell” session.     This is an opportunity for delegates to review their own learning spaces and what they would like to be able to offer to their students and staff\, and to reflect on approaches towards achieving these goals. \n15:30:  Closing remarks – are we closer to identifying how to achieve an ideal learning space in different contexts?
URL:https://www.sigma-network.ac.uk/event/designing-effective-learning-spaces-for-mathematics-and-statistics-support/
LOCATION:Sheffield Hallam University
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