Faculty of Education Alumni - Manchester Metropolitan University

Alumni, are you considering teaching or social work? Book onto our and MA Social Work Open Evening for taster sessions, pancake making and free pizza...

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Considering teaching? Book onto our Open Evening 28 February (pancake Tuesday) for taster sessions, guided tours, pancake making and free pizza!

For more information and to register for the event:
http://www2.mmu.ac.uk/education/about-us/events/detail/index.php?id=5867

Teachers: how do we tackle the anxious child obsessed with getting the answer correct in maths?

Find out more about what happened at our first Teach Meet as part of a series organised for our students, alumni and partnership schools

https://mmueducation.wordpress.com/2017/01/09/teach-meet-thurs-1-dec-faculty-of-education/ …

Teach Meet Thurs 1 Dec – Faculty of Education

Have you wondered about imaginative play scenarios as a teaching method? Learn more at our Thursday 1 Dec, 16:30 - 18:30

Idea-sharing, refreshments & networking with Man Met students, alumni and teachers.

Faculty of Education Teach Meet - December The first alumni Teach Meet held by the Faculty of Education at Manchester Metropolitan University. Teach Meet's are a fun, inspired way for teachers to share new or creative ideas and network with each other. Our Meet will help you find alternative ways to engage your students! Some topics we will...

Interested in mathematical activity in classrooms and beyond?
Professor Liz de Freitas exhibits her research: The material culture of mathematics.

Thurs 17 Nov, 6pm - 8pm with refreshments from 5.30pm!

This lecture focuses on material practices entailed in mathematical activity, discussing examples of expert and novice mathematics.

To find out more and book onto the lecture visit:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/professor-elizabeth-de-freitas-the-material-culture-of-mathematics-tickets-28687246326

Professor Elizabeth de Freitas: The material culture of mathematics Thursday 17th November 2016 The lecture will start at 6:00pm with refreshments served from 5:30pm by the Spanish steps, Brooks building Materiality, technicity and embodiment play significant roles in mathematical activity. Gestures, diagrams, and different media figure prominently in mathematics te...

Develop your teacher CPD portfolio! Attend our free NQT Professional Development session, Tues 15 Nov 16:30 - 18:30.

All attendees will receive a certificate at the end of the session.

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NQT Professional Development This short course will introduce you to the new national standards for teachers` CPD. It will inform you about the potential for teachers to manage their own CPD profile and suggest that this is done by developing a critical and reflective CPD portfolio. The course will offer you the opportunity for...

NQT and young teachers Welcome Event - Friday 14 October hosted by Manchester Teacher's Association and Salford NUT with Manchester ALT at Duke's 92 Bar from 8pm.

Do you know anyone who would like to get into teaching? If so, we have a few places left on our PGCE Primary course for September 2016.

PGCE Teacher Training · Courses · Faculty of Education · Manchester Metropolitan University

Looking to take a postgraduate course in 2016/17?

Come along to our Postgraduate Courses Fair on Wednesday 7 September 16:00 - 18:00 to find out about the Faculty of Education's new suite of courses.

More information and registration:

http://www2.mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/visit/

Visit Us · Postgraduate Study · Study · Manchester Metropolitan University We hold postgraduate course fairs four times a year in September, November, February and May and have many more opportunities during the year to enquire about our courses both on campus and online.

Congratulations to the Faculty of Education Class of 2016! Welcome to the alumni community!

Is technology beneficial to children's early learning?

Manchester Metropolitan University have been working with the National Literacy Trust to create a guide for teachers and parents to find the best literacy apps for children.

http://www2.mmu.ac.uk/education/about-us/news/detail/index.php?id=4457

News Detail · News · About Us · Faculty of Education · Manchester Metropolitan University Manchester Metropolitan University have been working with the National Literacy Trust to create a guide for teachers and parents to find the best literacy apps for children.

Prof Nic Whitton comments on whether parents should post pictures of their children on Facebook - what do you think?

http://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2016/may/08/children-sue-parents-facebook-post-baby-photos-privacy

Could children one day sue parents for posting baby pics on Facebook? Pictures once kept hidden in family photo albums are now being shared with the world, and children may not appreciate it in the future

Are you looking to make a difference in your career as a teacher?

If you have been teaching for at least 3 years and are a career-minded classroom teacher or middle leader then this could be for you!

The National Teaching Service is seeking high-performing teachers to work in the North West of England
http://bit.ly/NCTL_ManMet

National Teaching Service: for teachers and middle leaders - Detailed guidance - GOV.UK How to become a National Teaching Service teacher or middle leader.