Course overview:
The programme is aimed primarily at teachers of Mathematics at second level including those who may not have Mathematics to degree level. Applications are also welcome from prospective second level teachers and other professionals in the second level education community.
Entry requirements:
Candidates should have a good primary degree and ideally have some experience of teaching Mathematics. Applicants should have taken university level courses in Differential and Integral Calculus.
Course Timetable
The Mathematics modules will be delivered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5pm to 7pm in MS2, Top Floor, Logic House, South Campus, Maynooth University.
Mathematics tutorials will take place on Tuesdays from 7-8pm in MS2 also.
The Education modules will be delivered in multiple blocks over the two-year period:
Programme Structure
Please note that these module descriptions may be subject to minor changes.
Fees:
Course fees will be in the region of €3500-€4000 per year.
These fees are subject to annual review.
Classes for the academic year 2016/17 resume on Tuesday, 20th September at 5pm in MS2.
Key University Dates 2016/17
Link to Key University Dates
Course Details
The Mathematics component of the course will be delivered by the Mathematics & Statistics Department of Maynooth University. The Mathematics & Statistics modules aim to improve the skill set of Mathematics teachers by deepening their understanding of Mathematics & Statistics, especially the Mathematics & Statistics underlying the second level curriculum. Topics will include: Number Theory, the History of Mathematics, Problem Solving and Proof, Geometry, Probability and Statistics, Algebra, and Analysis. Attention will be paid in each module to the ways in which these topics could be used to enrich the teaching of Mathematics & Statistics at second level.
The Mathematical Education component will be delivered by a panel of international experts. These modules will introduce students to the latest research in this field and will draw on the students' experience as teachers.
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Course Timetable
The Mathematics modules will be delivered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5pm to 7pm in MS2, Top Floor, Logic House, South Campus, Maynooth University.
Mathematics tutorials will take place on Tuesdays from 7-8pm in MS2 also.
The Education modules will be delivered in multiple blocks over the two-year period:
Dates |
Topic(s) |
Lecturer(s) |
30-31 October, 2015 |
Proof, Algebra. |
Andreas Stylianides |
19 February, 2016 |
Conceptualising learning in school mathematics. |
Jeppe Skott |
Thursday 9th June, 2016 (2-5pm)
Friday 10th June, 2016 (10am-5pm) |
The nature of mathematics, Problem solving. |
Tim Rowland |
4-5 November, 2016 |
Technology, Geometry |
Zsolt Lavicza |
24-25 February, 2017 |
Mathematics teacher knowledge, Mathematics enrichment, NRICH. |
Tim Rowland, Alison Kiddle |
Friday 9th June, 2017 (10am-5pm)
Saturday 10th June, 2017 (10am-5pm) |
Comparative mathematics education, beliefs, probability. |
Paul Andrews |
There will also be three Mathematics Education tutorials each year. These tutorials will take place on Saturday mornings at Maynooth University.
Programme Structure
Please note that these module descriptions may be subject to minor changes.
Assessment:
Assessment for the Mathematics modules will consist of a mixture of continuous assessment and end of semester examinations. The Mathematics Education component will be assessed by essay.