Association of Teachers of Mathematics
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The Association of Teachers of Mathematics (ATM) was established in 1950 to encourage the development of mathematics education to be more closely related to the needs of the learner. ATM is a membership organisation representing a community of students, nursery, infant, primary, secondary and tertiary teachers, numeracy consultants, overseas teachers, academics and anybody interested in mathematics education. ATM speaks for creativity, thought, and the enjoyment of the struggle in calculation, reasoning and discovery...
The power to learn rests with the learner. Teaching has a subordinate role. The teacher has a duty to seek out ways to engage the power of the learner.
It is important to examine critically approaches to teaching and to explore new possibilities, whether deriving from research, from technological developments or from the imaginative and insightful ideas of others.
Teaching and learning are cooperative activities. Encouraging a questioning approach and giving due attention to the ideas of others are attitudes to be encouraged. Influence is best sought by building networks of contacts in professional circles.
Aims of the Association
The Association of Teachers of Mathematics aims to support the teaching and learning of mathematics by:- encouraging increased understanding and enjoyment of mathematics
- encouraging increased understanding of how people learn mathematics
- encouraging the sharing and evaluation of teaching and learning strategies and practices
- promoting the exploration of new ideas and possibilities
- initiating and contributing to discussion of and developments in mathematics education at all levels
Guiding Principles
The ability to operate mathematically is an aspect of human functioning which is as universal as language itself. Attention needs constantly to be drawn to this fact. Any possibility of intimidating with the mathematical expertise is to be avoided.The power to learn rests with the learner. Teaching has a subordinate role. The teacher has a duty to seek out ways to engage the power of the learner.
It is important to examine critically approaches to teaching and to explore new possibilities, whether deriving from research, from technological developments or from the imaginative and insightful ideas of others.
Teaching and learning are cooperative activities. Encouraging a questioning approach and giving due attention to the ideas of others are attitudes to be encouraged. Influence is best sought by building networks of contacts in professional circles.
History
It was formed in 1950, being founded by Caleb Gattegno. In 1981 the head office moved to Derby.Structure
There are about 4000 members, mainly teachers in primary and secondary schools. It is a registered charity and all profits from subscriptions and trading are re-invested. Its head office is located in the south of Derby, next to the west side of the Cross Country Route.Branches
It has local branches in- Avon
- Bath
- Birmingham
- Camborne
- Chichester
- Durham
- East Midlands
- London
- Marches
- Meridian (southern England)
- North Cumbria
- South Wales
- Swindon
See also
- Association of Mathematics Education Teachers
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