How inclined would you be to attend a math seminar?

[Susan in KY]

Say you were using a great math program and knew perhaps you could be a little better at teaching it. Would you attend a one-day seminar? Please pick the circumstance that describes you best. (Poll coming.)

 

If you vote to go if it were cheaper, what would be a decent price?

TIA!

Edited March 13, 2012 by Susan in KY
Asking for clarification.

[ThisIsTheDay]

Say you were using a great math program and knew perhaps you could be a little better at teaching it. Would you attend a one-day seminar?

 

I chose Other. I just flat out would not be interested in a seminar. If I thought I could do a better job, I'd figure out what I needed to do to do it.

[HSMWB]

I voted go if cheaper. It would have to be a LOT cheaper. Like 10-20 dollars tops. I would have to figure in gas to the 'big city' which would probably run me about 20 bucks, as well as 'child care' for the kids either paying for it or having to give up another whole day worth of time to watch their kids in return. So while it sounds nice, I just see it probably better as a webinar type presentation.

[myfunnybunch]

I would go if it was cheaper. Not because I don't think it's worth $120, but because I don't have $120 to spend on a math seminar right now.

 

Cat

[1bassoon]

I voted go if cheaper. It would have to be a LOT cheaper. Like 10-20 dollars tops. I would have to figure in gas to the 'big city' which would probably run me about 20 bucks, as well as 'child care' for the kids either paying for it or having to give up another whole day worth of time to watch their kids in return. So while it sounds nice, I just see it probably better as a webinar type presentation.

 

If I've already spent money on the curriculum, I'd say no more than $20.

 

And I've have to be REALLY motivated - as in, figure it was THE best out there, and I just needed help implementing. But really - a webinar would be more my style.

[Dmmetler]

I would IF it also counted for CEU hours or professional development points for teacher licensing. I'm trying to make my CEU hours something that will help with homeschooling DD since I have to do them anyway.

[Pretty in Pink]

Math is one of my stonger suits so I don't really feel like I need any help teaching it; however, I would go to a seminar on our program if the price were lower, just because I'm always open to new ideas.

[regentrude]

I do not believe a one day seminar can enhance my math teaching abilities.

I believe a thorough mastery of mathematics beyond the level I am teaching is the only thing that can improve my teaching, and this can not be achieved in a one day course.

 

ETA: If I rely on a math program, I would expect a good program to be set up in a way that it is optimum for teaching and spell out exactly what one has to do, without taking an extra training course.

Edited March 13, 2012 by regentrude

[thescrappyhomeschooler]

I would go if it was cheaper. Not because I don't think it's worth $120, but because I don't have $120 to spend on a math seminar right now.

 

Cat

 

:iagree:

[athena1277]

Math nerd here! I would like to go to something like that, as my degree is secondary (6-12 grade) math and I would like to learn how to more effectively teach elementary math. However, I could not afford to pay that price. If the price was lower, I would love to go.

[SonshineLearner]

I saw one for Singapore Math... would love to go!! :)

[Susan in KY]

Thanks, ladies.

Any other votes/thoughts?

[kalanamak]

Thanks, ladies.

Any other votes/thoughts?

 

Math takes a lot of concentration: I vote cheaper and not a full day. 4-6 hours only.

[Susan in KY]

:lurk5: trying to get some responses from the afternoon crowd.... Thanks.

[Susan in KY]

bump. Trying to hit 100 voters....

[Leav97]

I would but only if it was close by. A webinar would be a better delivery method.