Bachelor of Education (Hons) Mathematics

Bachelor of Education (Hons)
Mathematics

MQF Level: 6

ECTS Value: 180 ECTS

Annual Start Date:
16 September

Mode of Delivery: Blended

Duration: 4 Years (Part-time)

Home/EU/EEA Fees: €1,150 per year
International Fee: €8,000 full fee

Programme Description

This programme provides course participants with a strong foundation in Mathematics pedagogy, assessment, inclusive practices and educational theory. It aims to provide those within or wishing to join the education sector with the necessary tools and competences to teach effectively in the secondary mathematics classroom whilst fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all learners. Within this programme, learners will also explore innovative approaches to mathematics education including problem-based learning and the use of technology in mathematics teaching.

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements:

An MQF Level 3 (minimum Grade 5 or C) in Maltese, English Language and Mathematics awarded by MATSEC or an equivalent examination body recognised by the Institute for Education

AND

A minimum of one of the following:
- a)An awarded MATSEC Certificate or equivalent (MQF Level 4) with a Grade C or better in Mathematics at Advanced Level; OR
- b)Three subjects at Advanced Level (MQF Level 4) including a Grade C or better in Mathematics and another subject, and at least a Grade D in a third subject; OR
- c)Two subjects at Advanced Level (MQF Level 4) at Grade C or better including Mathematics, and three intermediate subjects with a minimum Grade D.

Course Outline

First Year

Code	Description	Credits
BEDU111	Academic Skills for Undergraduate Studies	2 ECTS
BEDU112	Psychology of Education: Development, Cognition and Learning	3 ECTS
BEDU101	Planning: A Key to Success	4 ECTS
BEDU113	Assessment for Learning and Continuous Assessment	3 ECTS
BEDU102	Classroom Management	3 ECTS
BEDU105	Teaching Practice I	10 ECTS
BMTS101	Algebra and Trigonometry for Secondary and Post-Secondary Teachers	5 ECTS
BMTS102	Calculus I	5 ECTS
BMTS103	Digital Algebra	4 ECTS
BMTS104	Teaching and Learning Algebra and Geometry	6 ECTS

Second Year

Code	Description	Credits
BEDU215	Inclusive Education: Theories and Practices	5 ECTS
BEDU219	Philosophy of Education: The Maltese Educational System and Collaborative Communities of Learning	3 ECTS
BEDU218	Achieving Standards while Fostering Equity and Social Justice	3 ECTS
BEDU214	Critical Pedagogy	4 ECTS
BEDU203	Teaching Practice II	10 ECTS
BMTS205	Analytic and Vector Geometry	5 ECTS
BMTS206	Functions and Graphs	5 ECTS
BMTS207	Digital Geometry	4 ECTS
BMTS208	Teaching and Learning Data Handling	2 ECTS
BMTS209	Group Theory	5 ECTS

Third Year

Code	Description	Credits
BEDU321	Research Methods	5 ECTS
BEDU334	Enriching Learning through Web-based Applications	3 ECTS
BEDU302	Microteaching	3 ECTS
BEDU305	Sociology of Education: Gender Equality, Culture and Values	3 ECTS
BEDU317	The Professional Educator: Personal and Social Competences	4 ECTS
BEDU320	Experiential Learning and Authentic Assessment	3 ECTS
BEDU322	Exploring Multiculturalism in Education	3 ECTS
BEDU308	Micro-placement in Industry	6 ECTS
BMTS310	Matrix Theory	6 ECTS
BMTS311	Calculus II	6 ECTS
BMTS312	Proof Techniques	3 ECTS

Fourth Year

Code	Description	Credits
BEDU400	Dissertation	20 ECTS
BEDU401	Teaching Practice lll	10 ECTS
BMTS413	Counting Techniques	3 ECTS
BMTS414	Statistics	4 ECTS
BMTS415	Probability and Probabilistic Models	5 ECTS
BMTS416	Constructivist Mathematics Teaching	2 ECTS

N.B. Please note that while the above provides an indication of the overall programme structure, the years in which modules are delivered may change or be replaced as part of the Institute for Education’s administrative processes.

Applications

Applications for the Bachelor of Education (Hons) Mathematics programme open mid-May of each year with programmes commencing the following September. When open, interested applicants may apply through the Institute for Education’s online portal