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Numeracy 4
IN-HOUSE COURSE

Developing statistical and measurement skills

Duration

Four-week course

Price

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An in-depth, customised course for educators to develop learners’ numeracy skills within foundation-level programmes.

About the course

Course outline

This course includes three online workshops, and an optional, four-week, facilitated support module. The module takes a minimum of 1-2 hours of engagement per week.

Participants will have the opportunity to practise and reflect on the new learning and exchange experiences and ideas with each other and the facilitator.

Topics covered

This course supports educators to deliver high-quality statistical and measurement numeracy provision to foundation-level learners, and to deliver and assess unit standards 26627 and 26626. If you think statistics and measurement is boring – think again!

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course you will be able to:

  • describe priority statistical skills that benefit learners
  • describe priority measurement skills that benefit learners
  • use assessment to identify learners’ needs and next steps
  • plan, design and deliver targeted and effective lessons to learners
  • use a range of resources in a targeted and contextualised way to support and develop learners' skills.

Who is this course for?

This course is recommended for educators seeking to enhance their understanding and practice.

About the facilitator

Dr Damon Whitten, a specialist provider of professional development to the tertiary sector, focusing on adult literacy and numeracy. Dr Damon Whitten is a professional development specialist focusing on adult literacy and numeracy and connecting research to real-world contexts to develop effective teaching and learning approaches.

Ako Aotearoa badges

Participants can earn Ako Aotearoa digital badges as evidence of participation and completion of course requirements. 

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Our range of PLD workshops and courses can be delivered online or face-to-face, many with digital badges awarded on completion:

  1. In-house Learning and Development
    We can deliver in-house professional development targeted to your needs. For face-to-face options, we can come to you. Contact us to discuss your needs and budget.
  2. Public Online Workshops
    Register for one of our public workshops scheduled throughout the year. So many topics to choose from!