Course Description

 This comprehensive 10-session professional development programme, structured into four modules, empowers mathematics educators to enhance teaching and student learning by focusing on mathematical literacy, problem-solving skills, and deep conceptual understanding. Participants will reflect on their own perceptions of mathematics to improve teaching approaches and student outcomes. The course covers international frameworks like the PISA Mathematics Literacy Framework and the Singapore Mathematics Curriculum Framework, effective strategies for teaching problem-solving such as Polya's Problem-Solving Approach, pedagogical ideas to foster students' mathematical reasoning, and the integration of technology through the Cerebry Platform to create meaningful and effective mathematics lessons.

Learning Outcomes

• An Introduction to Mathematical Literacy by OECD PISA​ 

  • to understand how their personal conceptions of mathematics impact their teaching approaches and students' learning outcomes.

  • Appreciate the importance of enhancing students' mathematical literacy through competencies outlined in the PISA 2022 Mathematics Framework.

• Mathematical Process Skills and Problem Solving

  • Deepen participants' understanding of mathematical processes and the challenges students face in mastering them.

  • Equip participants with effective strategies and tools to teach problem-solving and process skills confidently.
• Developing Conceptual Understanding in Mathematics

  • Empower teachers to foster deep conceptual understanding of mathematics among students in the classroom.

  • Promote the adoption of problem-solving approaches in the teaching and learning of mathematics to enhance student engagement and comprehension.

• Application of Learning to Enhance Teaching and Learning

  • Enable teachers to design and implement lesson ideas that develop students' conceptual understanding effectively.

  • Familiarize teachers with the Cerebry Platform to integrate technology into teaching and enhance learning outcomes.

Course Delivery

This seminar will be delivered as a webinar, with a total of 3 hours including two 15 min breaks, and Q&A, discussions and interactive activities.

Facilitator

Atraju s/o Kanan Ramdas

Mr. Atraj brings over two decades of diverse experience within Singapore’s Ministry of Education, having held key leadership roles that significantly shaped educational strategies and administrative efficiencies. As Vice-Principal, he was pivotal in developing and implementing a strategic plan aimed at guiding the institution's future development and ensuring its alignment with modern educational standards. His strategic foresight in educational and curriculum leadership has consistently promoted a culture of innovation and high standards.

Award

 Certificate of Attendance, 30 hours contributing towards 100 hours of PD

Delivery Mode

Real-time webinar 

Registration Opening                   

 23 Oct 2024

Course Dates

 26 Oct 2024 - 15 April 2025

Training Hours

 30

Institution

SPEA, SEA in collaboration with Singapore experts

Stream

 Professional Development

Target Audience

 Math Teachers

Maximum Participants

 700

Language

English with Arabic translation