Description
The graduates:
Knowledge:
- Have very specialized knowledge on the following sectors: Teaching and learning mathematics, Using technology for teaching mathematics, Research Methodology in Mathematical Teaching, History and Epistemology of Mathematics and Mathematical Teaching of Mathematics.
- Are critically aware of the issues of knowledge for mathematics, of teaching and learning them, and of the interconnection between the teaching and learning of mathematics with the fields of Mathematics, Psychology, History, and Epistemology of Mathematics and Technology.
- Have heightened critical awareness of the evolutionary dynamics and of the latest issues of Teaching and Learning Mathematics.
Skills:
- Hold specialized skills for resolving problems, which are required for the research and/or innovation of Mathematics Didactics, with the purpose of developing new knowledge and procedures, and integrating knowledge from different fields of Mathematics, Psychology, History, Epistemology, and Technology.
- Apply with originality the acquired knowledge in the research of Mathematics Didactics, the analysis and development of innovative solutions to complex, interdisciplinary and innovative issues regarding the teaching and learning of Mathematics.
- Are capable of evaluating, interpreting, and advancing modern scientific research and studies in the field of Mathematics Didactics.
- Articulate inductively in a scientifically documented way, solutions to complex and new issues and make valid judgements taking into account the social, economic, cultural and ethical dimensions.
- Substantiate their positions using specialized information and arguments before a specialized or general audience with clarity, adequacy and accuracy. This audience could be other educators, members of the education community, and parents/guardians.
Competences:
- Continue developing with autonomy their knowledge and competences in the field of research and practical application of the Didactics of Mathematics.
- Apply with professionalism the specialized knowledge and competences acquired in the Didactics of Mathematics and effectively deal with new, interdisciplinary or unforeseen issues in the classroom, at school, or in the out-of-school environment.
- Contribute to the development of knowledge and practices at school, in the classroom and in the family, while having operational capability in crisis management.
- Are able to take autonomous responsibility for educating/training and managing a group of students or educators and they assess its performance.
Relation to Employment
The title of this postgraduate studies programme is useful for the professional advancement of educational executives, such as: School Directors, School Consultants, etc.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Knowledge
Skills
Competences