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The Maths, Stats & OR Network Current Perspective. Michael Grove Network Manager April 2005. Previously…. Learning and Teaching Support Network (LTSN) Generic Centre Subject Centres Institute for Learning & Teaching in Higher Education (ILTHE) FDTL National Co-ordination Team (NCT).
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The Maths, Stats & OR NetworkCurrent Perspective Michael Grove Network Manager April 2005
Previously…. • Learning and Teaching Support Network (LTSN) • Generic Centre • Subject Centres • Institute for Learning & Teaching in Higher Education (ILTHE) • FDTL National Co-ordination Team (NCT)
The Subject Centre Review • Subject Centre Review recommended Subject Centres should be a core part of the Academy over next strategic planning period. • Funding in place until August 2009, with possible extension until 2013. • Subject focus will remain with Subject Centres. • Increased collaboration with other Subject Centres. • Subject Centres should reflect the specificities of their discipline basis.
The Subject Centre Review • Subject Centres to work collaboratively with Registration & Accreditation functions of Academy. • Subject Centres should make a contribution to accredited programmes for new staff but within the ‘constraints’ of their disciplines. • Focus of Subject Centre activities should move towards engaging with departments. • Continue to undertake thematic activities.
The Subject Centre Review • Subject Centres should further develop pedagogic research capacity by disseminating existing research and commissioning new research. • Subject Centres should contribute to policy making in the areas of teaching & learning within Higher Education. • Subject Centres Should seek to disseminate and collaborate internationally.
1. To enhance the student learning experience; 2. To encourage and disseminate good practice; 3. To provide initial and continuing professional development for all staff; 4. To be a focus for unity in the community of Maths, Stats & OR; 5. To be an active participant in national and international initiatives offering strategic policy advice on Mathematics education; To run an efficient and effective Maths, Stats & OR Network as part of the Higher Education Academy. Network Aims (Provisional)
Current Areas of Activity • Computer Assisted Assessment: STACK & Monthly CAA Series • E-learning: Interactive STEPs Glossary, R and Java Project • Transition to University: Expanding range of Facts & Formulae Leaflets • Staff Development: Induction Course, Development of Mathematics CPD/IPD Activities & mini-project at Warwick
Current Areas of Activity • Study-skills for students (mini-project) • Diagnosing students with dyscalculia (mini-project) • Employability: Employee profiles and Subject Specific Careers materials. • Interdisciplinarity: Supporting Mathematics teaching within other disciplines • Developing links between HEIs and local schools: MSOR/HoDOMS Working Party
Future Areas of Activity • Interaction with the National Centre • Annual conference: From 2006 • Advanced courses for Postgraduate Students • Increased engagement with research intensive HEIs • Mechanics activities • Increased OR Activity • Entrepreneurship • Education for Sustainable Development
Current Challenges • Loss of the LTSN ‘brand’ • Attendance at Network Events • Maintaining Community Engagement