Master of Education (Mathematics Education)

Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Education (Mathematics Education) is designed to meet the needs of experienced educators seeking professional learning, personal enquiry and intellectual engagement within the specialist area of Mathematics Education.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1.5 - 4 years full-time

Course Code

E7L

About this course

The Master of Education (Mathematics Education) is designed to meet the needs of experienced educators seeking professional learning, personal enquiry and intellectual engagement within the specialist area of Mathematics Education.

Entry requirements

Students are required to hold an initial teacher education qualification (e.g. Bachelor of Education; Master of Teaching). In addition they are required to have successfully completed the following pre-requisite units at TQA level 3/TASC level 4 or equivalent:

Mathematics (MTM415117) And depending upon the science discipline units (2x12.5 units), the will need either:
Chemistry (CHM415115), or
Physics (PHYS415115)

If they have not completed these unit(s), the following foundations units will be required study:

Mathematics Foundation Unit: KMA003.
Chemistry Foundation Unit (if undertaking the Chemistry specialisation): KRA001, or
Physics Foundation Unit (if undertaking the Physics specialisation): KYA004.

Foundation units are completed as standalone units - students register to be enrolled in the foundation units online at Foundation and Supported Studies Units.

What you will learn

Graduates of the Master of Education (Mathematics Education) AQF9 will be able to:

Explain the nature and process of Science and Mathematics, and the values and ethical principles that underpin them.
Discuss the breadth of Science and Mathematics, their role and relevance in society and how they influence and are influenced by other fields.
Integrate educational theory, research evidence and analysis skills with Science and/or Mathematics content and Pedagogical Content Knowledge, and professional standards.
Critically reflect on and evaluate scholarly literature and Science and Mathematics teaching practice, in response to learner needs and educational context.
Plan, implement, evaluate and communicate the outcomes of a research project, theoretical investigation, or professional enquiry initiative in Science and/or Mathematics education.
Communicate professionally and effectively about Science and Mathematics education across diverse settings to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at University of Tasmania.

71.1%

Overall satisfaction

63.4%

Skill scale

66.7%

Teaching scale

89.2%

Employed full-time

$83k

Average salary

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