Maths teachers sharpen skills at workshop
The training was conducted by a team of experts from the Centre for the Advancement of Science and Mathematics Education.
Various stakeholders including the Ugu Department of Education, NPC, NPC Community Trust and Centre for the Advancement of Science and Mathematics joined forces to train Maths teachers from schools around Ugu.
The two-day workshop to sharpen the skills of teachers took place at Skohem on the outskirts of Port Shepstone, last Thursday and Friday.
The training was conducted by a team of experts from the Centre for the Advancement of Science and Mathematics Education, to change the lives of learners through quality education and innovative mathematics and science education.
One of the trainers, Thulisizwe Msomi said they wanted to work together as teachers to share their expertise and transfer quality education to their learners.
“The concept is to teach learners for understanding against mechanical knowledge. Teachers get trained to teach for understanding, not just follow a formula. The teaching must get learners engaged and practical,” said Msomi.
According to Msomi, this training is trying to close the gaps that maths teachers might experience. “As professional mathematics teachers, we need to share our expertise for quality education of learners in Ugu,” said Msomi.
He added that teachers need to attend workshops to improve their knowledge and teaching skills. “The learners must be given activities and practical work to do. It is important that learners are taught to understand mathematics and its content.”
The NPC Community Trust education projects co-ordinator, Malindi Mbambo, said this programme is meant to support and empower mathematics teachers to deliver quality education.
“Mathematics understanding is key for our learners because it is also part of our lives,” said Mbambo.
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