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Developed by Associate Professor Ann Gervasoni of Monash University, EMU is a research-based intervention approach that has been shown to improve students' knowledge and confidence with mathematics. EMU offers intensive learning opportunities for students who are currently struggling, including a small group intervention led by a Specialist Teacher. The EMU Specialist Teacher courses provide professional learning for teachers to develop their expertise and leadership in mathematics. Underpinning the program is an accreditation process that ensures that EMU specialist teachers maintain ongoing learning in this essential curriculum area, have the expertise to deliver professional learning to colleagues, and work within a whole school approach to improving learning and teaching for all.
This course educates EMU specialist teachers to work with students in the middle years of schooling. It involves field-based learning and a six-day spaced learning program. The field-based learning involves teachers planning and implementing an EMU Intervention Program (5 x 45-minute sessions per week) throughout the year. The course includes workshops, data analysis and reviewing video excerpts simulating 'behind-the-screen sessions'. Professional interaction, critical reflection, associated discussion and professional reading are important aspects of the course.
Two Pathways for Qualifying as an EMU Specialist Teacher
From 2020, we are introducing a new pathway to qualify as an EMU Middle Years Specialist Teacher. Teachers may be accepted for the course if they meet the entry requirements of either pathway.
Pathway 1: Successful completion of the EMU Early Years Specialist Teacher course.
Pathway 2: Your school has a qualified EMU Specialist Teacher who is implementing the EMU Program in 2020 and agrees to be your mentor. This pathway requires completion of a series of online learning tasks to prepare for the EMU Middle Years Specialist Teacher course.