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World Class Maths: Asian Teaching Methods

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Develop your understanding of Asian teaching methodsEvery four years, the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) compares different countries’ approaches to teaching. Typically, many East Asian countries score very well in these assessments.On this four-week course from Macmillan Education and the University of Southampton, you’ll be introduced to Asian maths teaching methods for primary education, delve into the key features of Asian education, and discover what makes their methods so successful.Explore teaching principles from Singapore and Shanghai and apply these to your own practiceSingapore performs very well in maths when compared to international standards. Part of this is due to their unique methods of teaching mathematical skills and concepts.You’ll look at two of the most effective teaching principles from Singapore: the Concrete Pictorial Abstract approach and the Bar Model method. Then, you’ll discuss how you can apply these principles to your own teaching practice.Discover Variation theory and other Asian teaching methodsAside from Singapore, there are many other Asian countries that perform well in international comparisons thanks to their unique teaching principles.This course will guide you through two more effective principles used in Asian teaching: Two Basics and Variation theory, both from mainland China.Build systems to improve the professional development of teachersHigh-performing countries typically have well-organised support structures and facilities, allowing teachers to successfully utilise their key teaching principles.During the final week of this course, you’ll explore how these countries build their education systems around the professional development of teachers, and how you can best utilise the methods used in Asian maths education for your own teaching.This course is designed for primary school teachers, school administrators, and education policymakers. It may also be of interest to parents with children at primary school.

World Class Maths: Asian Teaching Practice

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Develop world-class maths teaching techniques to enhance your lessonsWith seemingly superior mathematics performance in some Asian countries, there is a lot that can be learned from the techniques and methods these countries embed in their teaching.On this four-week course from Macmillan Education and the University of Southampton, you’ll examine the key features of Asian maths teaching methods in greater depth and discover how to put them into practice in your own maths teaching.Explore the Concrete Pictorial Abstract (CPA) approach to mathematicsThe CPA approach describes how mathematical skills and concepts can be taught effectively by starting off with something concrete, then using visualisations and imagery, and finally working towards abstract notations.You’ll learn the basics of this approach, looking at the psychology behind it and why it’s an effective tool for teaching maths at different levels. Then, you’ll move on to explore CPA sequence examples and solutions.Delve into Singapore’s Bar Model methodOne example of CPA is the Bar Model method, a visual approach that can aid in understanding fractions, ratios, and percentages.During the third week of this course, you’ll do a deep dive into the Bar Model, exploring the basics of this method before completing several Bar Model tasks yourself.Learn how to put Shanghai’s Teaching with Variation into practice in your classroomThroughout this course, you’ll examine how to incorporate each of these Asian teaching methods into your own classroom. From the Cognitive Pictorial Abstract approach and the Bar Model method to Variation theory, you’ll explore ways to plan your lessons with these skills in mind to improve the efficacy of your maths teaching.This course is designed for primary school teachers, school administrators, and education policymakers. It may also be of interest to parents with children at primary school.For a foundation in Asian maths teaching methods, you can start with the World Class Maths: Asian Teaching Methods course.