Collaboration - teachers' perspective
In this section are testimonies from teachers who have been working together to improve the teaching and learning of Mathematics.
Clip 1 features Linda and Carol at Achievement Training, who together have been planning and delivering learning activities to support learners on a Level 2 Society, health and development programme.
In clip 2, Vito and Annette from the College of North West London reflect on how their practice has improved as a result of planning and delivering Mathematics in a vocational session together.
In clip 3, an audio file, Nigel talks about how working with a Mathematics teacher has had a positive impact on the attitudes of his Creative and media learners towards learning Mathematics.
Thinking points
- What are the benefits to Linda in having a Mathematics teacher working alongside her through this process?
- What do you think a Mathematics teacher might gain from collaboration like this?
- You might like to watch this clip with a colleague and discuss the benefits of collaboration for both teachers and learners.
Use the reflective notebook below to record your thinking.
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Where next?
You will find more about collaborating with other teachers of Mathematics on the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics website. This includes sections on self-evaluation, resources for professional development and on-line communities where you can share ideas with other colleagues.