Mathematics 7-12 professional learning activities

2009 Professional learning activities

The mathematics unit is offering the following workshops to further support implementation of the syllabus and leadership development. For more information about the workshops follow the link on the workshop title.

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Workshop	Region	Location	Date
Engaging students in mathematics 7-10 This one day workshop is specifically for teachers whose teaching method is not mathematics. The focus of the workshop is on the professional learning needs of teachers teaching mathematics 7-10. Event: 8186 Cancelled	South Western Sydney	Glenfield	Thursday 12 February 2009 Cancelled
GeoGebra for beginners (Course full as of 3/2/09. More courses now advertised - see Events 8942, 8943 and 8944) This module comprises 3 one hour after school video conferences over a four week period with in school tasks between VCs. This module aims to increase the use of technology in the mathematics classroom. Event: 8187	Statewide	Video conference	VC 1 Monday 16 February (4-5pm EST) VC 2 Monday 2 March (4-5pm EST) VC 3 Monday 23 March (4-5pm EST)
Leading and managing the mathematics curriculum This two day workshop, for head teachers of mathematics and mathematics teachers aspiring to be head teachers, aims to support leadership development and curriculum management. The workshop provides opportunities for reflection and analysis of current practices based on school scenarios and opportunities to develop new approaches to leading and managing a mathematics faculty. Event: 8188 Cancelled	South Western Sydney	Fairfield	Wednesday 25 February Thursday 26 February 2009 2 Day Workshop Cancelled
Leading and managing the mathematics curriculum This two day workshop, for head teachers of mathematics and mathematics teachers aspiring to be head teachers, aims to support leadership development and curriculum management. The workshop provides opportunities for reflection and analysis of current practices based on school scenarios and opportunities to develop new approaches to leading and managing a mathematics faculty. Event: 8189	Northern Sydney	Terrey Hills	Wednesday 11 March - Thursday 12 March 2 Day Workshop
GeoGebra for beginners New course added This module comprises 3 one hour after school video conferences over a four week period with in school tasks between VCs. This module aims to increase the use of technology in the mathematics classroom. Event: 8942	Statewide	Video conference	VC 1 Tuesday 5 May (4-5pm EST) VC 2 Tuesday 19 May (4-5pm EST) VC 3 Tuesday 2 June (4-5pm EST)
GeoGebra for beginners New course added This module comprises 3 one hour after school video conferences over a four week period with in school tasks between VCs. This module aims to increase the use of technology in the mathematics classroom. Event: 8943	Statewide	Video conference	VC 1 Wednesday 27 May (4-5pm EST) VC 2 Wednesday 17 June (4-5pm EST) VC 3 Wednesday 1 July (4-5pm EST)
Engaging students in mathematics 7-10 (VC format) This module comprises 3 one hour after school video conferences over a four week period with in-school tasks between VCs. This module is for secondary teachers whose teaching method is not mathematics but they are teaching Stage 4 or 5 maths. Event: 8191	Statewide	Video Conference	VC 1 Monday 11 May (4-5pm EST) VC 2 Monday 25 May (4-5pm EST) VC 3 Thursday 11 June (4-5pm EST)
Leading and managing the mathematics curriculum This two day workshop, for head teachers of mathematics and mathematics teachers aspiring to be head teachers, aims to support leadership development and curriculum management. The workshop provides opportunities for reflection and analysis of current practices based on school scenarios and opportunities to develop new approaches to leading and managing a mathematics faculty. Event: 8193 Cancelled	North Coast	Port Macquarie	Wednesday 20 May - Thursday 21 May 2009 2 Day Workshop Cancelled
Transforming numeracy in the middle years This one day workshop aims to strengthen the effective teaching of mathematics in the middle years by focussing on strategies to address problems associated with comprehension and transformation identified through Newman's error analysis. Event: 8194 Cancelled	Western NSW	Dubbo	Cancelled
Transforming numeracy in the middle years This one day workshop aims to strengthen the effective teaching of mathematics in the middle years by focussing on strategies to address problems associated with comprehension and transformation identified through Newman's error analysis. Event: 8195	Hunter Central Coast	Newcastle	Wednesday 24 June 2009
Creating mathematical partnerships K-12 This one day workshop will focus on the big picture of mathematics education in our classrooms, schools and universities, showcasing Curriculum K-12 mathematics state wide numeracy and mathematics projects. Event: 8196 Cancelled	North Coast	Coffs Harbour	Thursday 25 June 2009 Cancelled
GeoGebra for beginners New course added This module comprises 3 one hour after school video conferences over a four week period with in school tasks between VCs. This module aims to increase the use of technology in the mathematics classroom. Event: 8944	Statewide	Video conference	VC 1 Wednesday 5 August (4-5pm EST) VC 2 Wednesday 19 August (4-5pm EST) VC 3 Wednesday 2 September (4-5pm EST)
Leading and managing the mathematics curriculum follow up This workshop will be a one day follow-up to the two day leading and managing the mathematics curriculum workshop held at Terrey Hills, 11-12 March, 2009. Event: 8199	Northern Sydney	Terrey Hills	Friday 28 August 2009
Leading and managing the mathematics curriculum follow up This workshop will be a one day follow-up to the two day leading and managing the mathematics curriculum workshop held at Fairfield, 25-26 February, 2009. Event: 8200 Cancelled	South Western Sydney	Fairfield	Friday 11 September 2009 Cancelled
Creating mathematical partnerships K-12 This one day workshop will focus on the big picture of mathematics education in our classrooms, schools and universities, showcasing Curriculum K-12 mathematics state wide numeracy and mathematics projects. Event: 8201	New England	Armidale	Tuesday 15 September 2009
Teaching mathematics to laptop learners This one day workshop aims to engage teachers in learning activities and strategies to teach mathematics when every student in the class has a laptop computer. Event: 8203	Western Sydney	Whalan	Thursday 22 October 2009
Teaching mathematics to laptop learners This one day workshop aims to engage teachers in learning activities and strategies to teach mathematics when every student in the class has a laptop computer. Event: 8204	Illawarra & South Coast	Wollongong	Tuesday 27 October 2009
Teaching mathematics to laptop learners (Video conference format) This module comprises 3 one hour after school video conferences over a four week period with in school tasks between VCs. The aim is to engage teachers in learning activities and strategies to teach mathematics when every student in the class has a laptop computer. Event: 8205	Western NSW and Riverina	Video conference	VC 1 Thursday 29 October (4-5pm EST) VC 2 Thursday 5 November (4-5pm EST) VC 3 Thursday 12 November (4-5pm EST)
Teaching mathematics to laptop learners This one day workshop aims to engage teachers in learning activities and strategies to teach mathematics when every student in the class has a laptop computer. Event: 8206	South Western Sydney	Campbelltown	Tuesday 3 November 2009
Leading and managing the mathematics curriculum follow up This workshop will be a one day follow-up to the two day leading and managing the mathematics curriculum workshop held at Port Macquarie, 20-21 May, 2009. Event: 8207 Cancelled	North Coast	Port Macquarie	Friday 20 November 2009 Cancelled

A registration fee of $110 (incl. GST) per day for government schools will be charged for each participant for face to face workshops. This fee includes morning tea and lunch and all workshop materials.
A registration fee of $55 (incl. GST) for government schools will be charged per site for video conference workshops. This fee includes all workshop materials.
Teachers who wish to register for any of the advertised workshops need to be approved by the Principal to attend.
Cost of teacher relief should be met through school professional learning funds.
Registrations close five working days before the scheduled workshop. Video conference courses registrations close seven working days before the scheduled course.
Workshops may be cancelled if there are insufficient registrations by the closing date. All registered participants will be advised of the cancellation by email and fax.

REGISTRATION FOR WORKSHOPS

All registrations are through the Curriculum K-12 Directorate professional learning site.

Follow this link to register link

icon Curriculum K-12 professional learning

Contact details:

Carolyn McGinty
Senior Curriculum Adviser, Mathematics 7-12
(02)9886 7593
carolyn.mcginty@det.nsw.edu.au

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