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World Class Maths: Asian Teaching Methods
Imbibe the much-acclaimed Asian teaching methods for primary-level maths in your teaching career with World Class Maths: Asian Teaching Methods by FutureLearn.
Intermediate
Online
4 Weeks
Free
Quick facts
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Medium of instructions
English
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Mode of learning
Self study
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Mode of Delivery
Video Based
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Learning efforts
3 Hours Per Week
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Course overview
Pedagogy systems around the world vary significantly. However, one of the most celebrated and widely adopted methods of imparting education in the subject of mathematics to make it more engaging is the Asian method. It has achieved success globally and has revamped the teaching of primary maths considerably.
World Class Maths: Asian Teaching Methods Certification Programme can be pursued by all actors of the education sector who wish to learn about this incredible method and deploy it in their career or study to gain professionally and educationally respectively. Whether it be students who love mathematics or those who do not, this course will cater to the needs of both categories alike.
The course is backed by the University of Southampton and Macmillan Education which are both fundamental players in the field of education. It strikes the curiosity of learners with respect to the special facts of this method and its key features. Learners will learn about the teaching principles used in Shanghai and Singapore while evaluating the performance of maths education in their respective country along with drawing a comparative analysis between Asian countries. It also stresses why the professional development of teachers is important in the Asian education paradigm.
The highlights
- Four weeks of classroom training
- Free course material
- Multiple purchase plans
- Content provided by the University of Southampton
- Course developed by Macmillan Education
- Faculty from Southampton and Shanghai
- 100% completely online
- 3 weeks of the weekly study
Program offerings
- Online learning
Course and certificate fees
Type of course
The fee structure for World Class Maths: Asian Teaching Methods Certification Programme is elaborated below-
If a candidate wishes to upgrade his course, he will have to pay a fee of USD 79.
If a candidate wishes to get unlimited access to the course, he will have to pay a fee of USD 279.99.
Fee Details for World Class Maths: Asian Teaching Methods Certification Programme
Fee | Amount in USD | |
Total | USD 79 | USD 279.99 |
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Eligibility criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
Candidates who have purchased the upgraded or unlimited learning plan can only be eligible for the certification in World Class Maths: Asian Teaching Methods Certification Programme. Further, they need to attempt all tests (if available in the course), mark at least 90% of course steps as complete, and ultimately score an average of at least 70% in all those course tests.
What you will learn
World Class Maths: Asian Teaching Methods Certification Programme would prepare candidates to embrace new techniques of teaching methods in primary mathematics which would go a long way in their career. Post-completions, learners will derive incredible insights including-
- Reflecting on the importance of professional development in maths teaching
- Getting introduced to Asian maths teaching methods for primary education
- The role of professional development in Asian primary maths education
- Understanding established principles from Singapore teaching methods
- Summarising the key features of Asian maths teaching methods
- Learning about concrete-pictorial-abstract and the model method
- Exploring the international success of Asian education systems in primary mathematics teaching
- Evaluating several prominent teaching methods from Asian education systems
- Exploring the performance of national maths education and drawing a comparison between different Asian countries.
- Understanding established principles from Shanghai including two basics and teaching with variation
Who it is for
World Class Maths: Asian Teaching Methods Certification Programme has been designed for people belonging to the education sector, namely-
- School administrators entrusted with the task of ensuring optimum education.
- Primary school teachers who are teaching mathematics and requiring new teaching methods.
- Education policymakers need to devise new policies in the relevant domain.
- Children at primary school wishing to get a better grasp over mathematics.
Admission details
The mode of registering for the World Class Maths: Asian Teaching Methods Certification Programme is entirely online where any candidate who is above 13 years of age can enrol for the course. A step-by-step guide for admission is given below-
Step 1: Go to the course website.
Step 2: Select “Join the course for free”.
Step 3: You will be required to register/sign up on FutureLearn to proceed with your registration.
Step 4: In case you create a new account, you will be asked to enter your age. Click on “Register” after that.
Step 5: Choose the plan you wish to buy or enrol for. If you choose the free version, you can directly access the course thereafter. In the case of the other two options, you will have to review your name which will go on the certificate, your shipping address, the preferred mode of payment, and order details.
Step 6: To make the payment, click on "Pay securely now".
Step 7: You will be able to access this course once the payment commences.
The syllabus
The key features of Asian maths pedagogies
The role of professional development in Asian primary maths education
Understanding established principles from Singapore teaching methods, including concrete-pictorial-abstract and the model method
Understanding established principles from Shanghai: two basics and teaching with variation
Exploring the international success of Asian education systems in primary mathematics teaching
How it helps
The popularity and widespread implementation of Asian teaching methods has attracted policymakers, educationists, and students alike, who wish to adopt the methods in their respective institutions for making mathematics interesting. World Class Maths: Asian Teaching Methods Certification Programme aids them in this vision by providing hands-on insights on primary teaching methods for maths.
Pursuing this course would help course takers get better jobs and stand out from their peers and regular individuals with the knowledge of something different which has sparked off a contemporary revolution in the education sector. They can expect a better salary, designation, and career opportunities, hence better futures. As far as students are concerned, they will learn to compare the teaching methods of different Asian countries, strengthening their analytical abilities.
The faculty which will be delivering the course is quite experienced and possess vast experience in the current domain. The certification issued by the University of Southampton will enhance the portfolio of course takers and hold weightage for different organisations that FutureLearn has partnered with, including Accenture, Amnesty International, British Council, and UNESCO. All in all, the course holds extreme professional and educational benefits for its candidates with its wide offerings related to its Asian teaching methods.
Instructors
Mr Lianghuo Fan
Professor
Freelancer
Mr Christian Bokhove
Associate Professor
Freelancer
Mr John Schulz
Director
Freelancer
Mr Marcus Grace
Professor
Freelancer
FAQs
No. Assignments are just to check a candidate’s learning and they are optional. They are not the deciding factor for getting a certificate but help in gaining practical knowledge.
Learners will receive a notification via email once they get feedback. Thereafter, they need to check the respective review in the “Reflection” step under “Assignment Review.”
FutureLearn offers peer-to-peer assignment review, where candidates are recommended to do at least one assignment review throughout their course.
Learners need to invest three hours per week to complete the course. They can study at any time of the day irrespective of their time zone.
While World Class Maths: Asian Teaching Methods Certification Programme is validated by the University of Southampton and valued by industry partners, it is not a degree or part of a degree.
Yes, the plan will expire after one year from the date of registration. Candidates can check the exact date of expiry under the “Account” page.
Candidates can only take a course test once but they can attempt each question thrice. However, they do not contribute to the certification.
A refund can only be initiated if:
- It has been requested within the 14-day cooling-off period, the details of which can be accessed on the course link.
- The candidate has not attempted or completed any test.
- The candidate has not received his certificate of achievement or participation.
It can only be changed if the certificate has not been shipped already. Candidates will have to reach out to the FutureLearn team via mail and request a change.
No there is no way that the candidates can track their shipment, but usually, all the orders reach within the speculated time.
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