
Matching cards From Association of Teachers of Mathematics
Big ideas in geometry•Invariance •Language, naming properties •Visualising and representing •Measurement (geo – metry)Nunes, T., Bryant, P., & Watson, A. (2009). Key understandings in mathematics learning. London: Nuffield Foundation. Retrieved on, 22, 2010.We...

PGCE places – and the UoM STEM Newsletter for Schools
STOP-PRESS: places are still available on our Science PGCE (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physics with Maths, Engineers Teach Physics) and in English, Modern Languages (French, German, Spanish), Geography and Business Education. Please pass the word on - potential...

Engineers Teach Physics – a new DfE initiative
The University of Manchester PGCE Secondary programme is delighted to be part of a new DfE initiative aiming to attract more engineers to train as teachers of Physics. Please click on the image below to find out more and for a form to express further interest. Further...

Education for social justice
Read all about our Inclusion and Inspiration annual conference on the University of Manchester Teach, Apply, Explore (TEA) blog.You can find out more about our 2022 Inclusion and Inspiration conference 'Education for Social Justice', including summaries of keynotes...

Join our virtual PGCE Open Evening: Monday 13 June, 6-7pm GMT
Meet our PGCE Secondary team at The University of Manchester in our upcoming virtual Information Session in June. This will be held via Zoom.About the eventOur PGCE Secondary Information Session will provide you with a wealth of information on teacher training at...
If the world were a village
Based on the book, 'If the World Were a Village' by David J Smith and Shelagh Armstrong the maths trainees think about representing data and understanding percentages. This gave us an opportunity to think abut big issues like poverty and inclusion. Who said that maths...

Jocelyn Bell Burnell – lecture 13th April 14.30 in Manchester
The Institute of Physics Manchester branch is thrilled to present this talk by Prof Jocelyn Bell Burnell. One of the exciting recent developments in astronomy is the ability to use short exposure times. This has revealed an amazing wealth of new phenomena, some of...
Maths trainees enjoy speed dating
A fun afternoon on speed dating for the maths trainees. Instead of talking about themselves the trainees shared activities to support assessment and differentiation. Congratulations George for the most voted activity. Related Contact Us +44...
“You can’t just stick Alan Turing on your Powerpoint, and be done with it”
Creating a Truly LGBTQ+ Inclusive Curriculum in 2022By Aled Hanson, trainee teacher in PGCE Economics and Business EducationAt the beginning of March 2022, Florida’s Senate passed its hugely controversial ‘don’t say Gay’ bill, which bans teachers from discussing...

British Science Week – resources for teaching STEM
Happy British Science Week 2022! This post contains information for schools and colleges from the University of Manchester relating to resources and activities on offer.Don’t forget to visit our British Science Week webpage to find out about all the exciting...
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