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This website was originally set up in 2013, after my research for my master's degree. In 2014 I was awarded the master's degree in education (MEd), and my research was on ESOL maths teaching and learning.
I worked part time in FE teaching maths from the 2005/06 academic year. ESOL maths was an area that looked very attractive and interesting, and in discussion with a line manager (thank you, Lorraine!), we decided to trial it. The rest is history, to coin a phrase! I taught in FE until July 2022. Over the years teaching involved Key Skills, Basic Skills, ESOL, Functional Skills, and GCSE maths. I have loved it! In 2014 I was awarded a master's degree, and my research was on ESOL maths learners.
Since 2018 I have worked on a casual contract with a local university, whilst completing a doctorate in education (EdD).
People have suggested that I publish this material on a platform or in a book, but the issue with that is that you, the teacher or learner, will have to pay for it, whereas this way I pay for it, and you can access it for free.
I have worked to update and improve the website. One suggestion has been to put a list of key points at the start of each chapter, so you do not have to read the whole thing to decide that it actually is not relevant! This is a 'Good Idea', which I have implemented- if you have any other suggestions please message me at stillknitting@gmail.com
I have updated the useful links section with my list of publications. These can be found free of charge on Academia.edu You do not have to join to access material held on the platform.
The resources section may open best if you are on a computer, rather than a laptop or tablet, but they do open on my tablet without issue.
My thanks go to my colleagues, past and present who have helped and encouraged me in this project, especially Sarah for proof reading, and for Diana, Marieke and David for helping to ensure that the text is understandable.
Happy ESOL maths teaching to everyone!
Best wishes to all,
Jenny