Further Information
Department of Primary Education, Faculty of Education of the University of West Macedonia, Department of Educational and Social Policy of the School of Social, Humanitarian Sciences and Arts of the University of Macedonia, Department of Sciences of Early Childhood Education and Education of the School of Pedagogy of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and Department of Early Childhood Education of the School of Education Sciences of Democritus University of Thrace. This is a single title, granted in common by the departments.
The main objectives of the Programme are the following:
The promotion of research in the field of mathematics education.
The preparation of executives for the training of the educators in primary and secondary education on the modern theories and teaching and learning methods of mathematics, on the needs of special groups facing difficulties in mathematics, of adults, and on lifelong learning.
The preparation of scientists with specialised knowledge in the field of Mathematics education, using ICTs for the needs of the public sector and of the private market.
The advancement of the history of mathematics through teaching them, as well as the connection of the culture and of the everyday life with Mathematics.
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.
Transitions
Access to this type of qualification have those who hold a Bachelor Degree (level 6). The selection of graduate students is mainly based on the following criteria: the overall grade of the Bachelor Degree, the grades in undergraduate courses that are relevant with the subjects of the Master’s program, the performance in thesis, where is foreseen at the undergraduate level and any research activity of the candidate. The detailed application of the above mentioned criteria, the definition of additional criteria or the conducting of examinations and interviews, the results of which are taken into account in the selection, are determined by decision of the relevant Department.
Holders of such qualifications gain access to study programmes at the same level or at level 8.
Ways To Aquire
Qualifications of this type are acquired via formal education.