Mathematics Education MA
Master
In London
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Type
Master
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
The Mathematics Education MA is for teachers, tutors and others interested in how mathematics is taught and learnt. The programme gives students the opportunity to explore issues in mathematics teaching, to consider the theoretical underpinnings, and to carry out a rigorous study of mathematical learning.
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About this course
Graduates of this programme are currently working across a broad range of areas. Some are working as secondary school heads of mathematics, while others have jobs as primary school mathematics leads. Graduates can also be found working as head teachers and mathematics education lecturers.
Normally applicants are expected to have at least a lower second-class UK Bachelor's degree, usually in mathematics or in education, with relevant experience. Professional experience of teaching or tutoring, and the ability to write reports will also be considered as relevant experience.
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Subjects
- Teaching
- Mathematics
- GCSE Mathematics
- Digital Technologies
- Mathematics education
- Education
- Mathematical learning
- Mathematics leads
- Theoretical underpinnings
- Teachers
Course programme
Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.
The Mathematics Education MA consists of two core modules (60 credits), two optional modules (60 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits), or a report (30 credits) and additional optional module.
A Postgraduate Diploma, two core modules (60 credits), two optional modules (60 credits), full-time nine months or flexible study up to five years, is offered.
A Postgraduate Certificate, one core and one optional module (60 credits), flexible study over a period of up to two years, is offered.
Core modules- Understanding Mathematics Education
- Mathematics for Teachers
- Digital Technologies for Mathematical Learning
- What is Education?
Students can also choose optional modules from across the other MA programmes offered by the IOE and/or import a maximum of 90 credits into this programme.
Dissertation/reportAll students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a 17,000-word dissertation or 8,000-word report.
Teaching and learningTeaching varies according to the modules and includes face-to-face seminars and discussions of reading, mathematical workshops, student presentations, as well as online interactions. Only one module, Digital Technologies in Mathematical Learning, can be studied at a distance.
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Mathematics Education MA