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Mathematics Education and Educometrics
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Summary of the Profile
General Description:
Objective(s) of a study programme:
The study program of Teaching Mathematics and Educometrics is designed to prepare Bachelors of mathematics with deep and extensive knowledge of the content of school mathematics, the psychology of mathematical thinking, the history and philosophy of mathematics; able to apply such knowledge together with mathematics didactics, research results of mathematics teaching and modern methods of assessment and self-assessment of mathematical literacy achievements; able to collect, systematize and analyze education and related statistics; to develop abstract thinking and the ability to maintain and continuously develop professional competence.
Learning outcomes:
Upon completion of the study program, students:
1. Knowledge and its application
1.1 will acquire knowledge of the content of school mathematics, psychology of mathematics teaching, history of mathematics and philosophy of mathematics and will be able to apply them to improve the quality of teaching process.
1.2 will be familiar with the dominant school trends in mathematics teaching practice and theory and will be able to identify them in the teaching literature.
1.3 will acquire special information technology knowledge and will be able to adapt in order to convey educational information.
1.4 will know and understand the basic concepts, principles, theories and results of educational data analysis.
1.5 will acquire basic knowledge in the field of mathematics and the ability to use it to solve relevant mathematical problems.
2. Ability to conduct research
2.1 will be able to analyze students' achievements, formulate educational tasks, apply mathematical and statistical methods in educational and pedagogical research.
2.2 will be able to analyze mathematical literature, collect data from specified sources, process and analyze the information obtained.
3. Special abilities
3.1 will be able to apply the knowledge of mathematics didactics and school mathematics teaching, taking into account the individual differences of learners.
3.2 will be able to apply a variety of measures in the educational process to increase the diversity of mathematics learning activities and access to education.
3.3 will be able to construct the curriculum of mathematics’ teaching, taking into account the needs of education and educational goals, analyze methods, techniques, strategies and forms, literature of teaching mathematics.
3.4 will be able to understand mathematical proofs and properly argue statements.
3.5 will be able to communicate in mathematical language.
3.6 will be able to prepare appropriate statistical data analysis reports, interpret the results of statistical analysis, formulate conclusions, apply methods of presenting statistical information.
3.7 will be able to apply the assessment and self-assessment strategies of modern students, to take responsibility for performance.
4. Personal skills
4.1 will be able to critically evaluate their own and others' performance; adhere to the norms of academic and professional ethics.
4.2 will be able to plan and organize independent work and learning, understanding the importance of lifelong learning.
5. Social skills
5.1 will be able to communicate and cooperate with the interested shareholders in education (parents of pupils, teachers, local community).
5.2 will be able to critically evaluate and respond appropriately to the factors influencing the prestige of the mathematics teaching profession.
5.3 will be able to name and nurture mathematical values.
Activities of teaching and learning:
Problem-based teaching, discussion, individual projects, independent work, homework, consultations, learning in a virtual learning environment, problem-based learning, project work, case studies, modeling and simulation, research-based teaching, cognitive and teaching practice, final work.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
Written and oral exam, test in the form of a test, colloquium, test, computer-based assignments, individual or group oral examination, oral presentation, solving classic or problem-solving tasks, homework assessment, seminar presentations, final thesis and defense of final thesis.
Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
The study program consists of the following study modules / blocks:
Module of Pedagogical Studies (60 credits) (Mathematics Didactics; School Practice; Pedagogy, Psychology fo School); Mathematics Teaching Module (90 credits) (Mathematics Didactics; Curriculum of School Mathematics; History of Mathematics; Philosophy of Mathematics; Psychology of Mathematics Teaching; Solving Non-Standard Mathematical Problems; Research in Mathematics Teaching; Introduction to Statistics; Internship, Final Thesis);
Mathematics Block (125 credits) (Introduction to Mathematics; Mathematical Analysis; Algebra and Number Theory; Geometry; Elective courses; Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics; History of Mathematics; Philosophy of Mathematics; Psychology of Mathematics Teaching; Solving Non-Standard Mathematical Problems; Research in Mathematics Teaching; Introduction to Statistics; Internship; Final Thesis);
Educometrics module (90 credits) (Informatics for Mathematics Teachers; Fundamentals of Educometrics; Practical Educometrics (R-based); Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics; Elective courses; Research in Mathematics Teaching, Internship; Final Thesis; Introduction to Statistics)
Compulsory block (25 credits) (General University Studies; Academic and Scientific English)
Specialisations:
None
Optional courses:
In the program it is possible to choose additional study subjects of the same or other field, it is possible to freely choose general subjects, individualize the study program by changing certain subjects, going on the exchange of studies or practice.
Distinctive features of a study programme:
Part of the study program is conducted in a foreign language (languages), the program is interdisciplinary (mathematics, pedagogy, educometry) and provides a teacher qualification.
Access to professional activity or further study:
Access to professional activity:
After graduating from the study program, students can start pedagogical activities in general education schools and gymnasiums, work in educational statistics and data analysis institutions.
Access to further study:
Graduates will be able to continue their studies in the group study programs of mathematics sciences in Lithuanian and foreign research institutions. They can also continue their studies in master's programs in other fields immediately or after bridging studies.
