This comprehensive course equips foundation phase teachers with advanced strategies for teaching fractions, providing a detailed framework for introducing young learners to fundamental mathematical concepts. By completing this course, teachers will develop a comprehensive toolkit of instructional strategies to guide learners through the everyday world of fractions with confidence and creativity.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, teachers will be able to:

1. Develop instructional strategies: Introduce fraction concepts to foundation phase learners using comprehensive instructional strategies.

2. Design engaging lessons: Connect fraction understanding to real-world contexts and everyday objects through engaging lessons.

3. Implement systematic approaches: Teach fraction recognition, comparison, and basic computational skills using systematic approaches.

4. Create assessment techniques: Effectively measure learners' fraction comprehension and progression using specially designed assessment techniques.

5. Utilize visual teaching methods: Make fraction learning accessible and engaging using visual and practical teaching methods.

6. Understand fraction progression: Recognize the progression of fraction learning from basic concept recognition to more complex mathematical operations.

7. Develop fractional language skills: Use fractional language, symbols, and representations effectively in classroom instruction.

Course Structure

The course is divided into modules that progressively build fraction knowledge from basic recognition to more advanced computational skills:

Module 1: Introduction to Fractions

·Overview of fraction concepts

· Importance of fractions in real-world contexts

Module 2: Fraction Recognition and Comparison

·Teaching strategies for fraction recognition

·Systematic approaches to fraction comparison

Module 3: Basic Fraction Computational Skills

·Introduction to basic fraction operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

·Visual and practical teaching methods

Module 4: Fractional Language and Representations

·Using fractional language, symbols, and representations effectively

·Developing skills in classroom instruction

Module 5: Assessment and Progression

·Creating assessment techniques to measure learners' fraction comprehension

· Understanding the progression of fraction learning

Module 6: Connecting Fractions to Real-World Contexts

·Designing engaging lessons that connect fraction understanding to everyday objects and experiences

·Making mathematics more relatable and comprehensible for young learners

Conclusion

·Recap of key concepts and takeaways

• Reflection on the learning journey and future applications

Course Programme/Schedule: See link: 

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Certification:

Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion after the successful completion of the course