Working with a colleague
In this section we see Vito, a Curriculum Manager for Electrical Engineering planning a session on SI Units for his learners. He is joined by Annette, who also teaches these learners in key skills Application of Number.
In clip 1 Vito adapts a Mathematics activity by building it into an existing session. In clips 2 and 3, Vito and Annette reflect on the session.
Thinking points
- What opportunities are there to build in Mathematics activities that can help your learners understanding of a topic in your subject or vocational area?
- Do you anticipate any particular areas of Mathematics that your learners might find difficult?
Use the reflective notebook below to record your thinking.
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Where next?
You can find more on the use of questioning in Mathematics in the Thinking about questioning section of the resource, Improving Learning in Mathematics.
You will find more about being a reflective teacher 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.