Bachelor of Education Honours in Mathematics Education
Dive into the depth of mathematical pedagogy with our Bachelor of Education Honours in Mathematics Education. This degree is a fusion of advanced theoretical understanding and cutting-edge research designed for educators who aspire to lead and innovate in mathematics education.
The Bachelor of Education Honours in Mathematics Education will prepare students to keep up with current trends in Mathematics education in order to enhance teaching and learning towards Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) education that meet the global as well as the country’s demands for economic success. Students in this programme will develop skills in research-based postgraduate studies in Mathematics education. The programme serves to instil knowledge of theories and literature that provides a knowledge base into current issues and dilemmas of modern-day Mathematics education.
This programme is offered through distance learning with online support and is currently only offered in South Africa.
Outcomes
Apply research strategies to investigate modern-day issues in Mathematics education
Analyse and apply relevant theories that synthesise contemporary issues in Mathematics Education
Engage critically on Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy content in teaching and learning
Design and analyse assessment trends in Mathematics Education that meet the demands of the twenty-first century learner
Recognise and critically engage with issues affecting Mathematics Education in South Africa
Research and apply the current digital trends recognisable in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) to meet the technology demands of globalisation in Mathematics Education
Develop and write an appropriate research proposal and report that emphasise the current issues in Mathematics Education
Articulation
Applicants who have successfully completed the Bachelor of Education Honours in Mathematics Education can enrol onto the Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Management, Master of Business Administration or Master of Public Administration.
Curriculum
All students must complete four core modules in semester 1, as listed below. In semester 2 they must complete two core modules and research report.
Semester 1
Mathematics Theories for Teaching and Learning
Contemporary Trends in Researching Mathematics Education
Decolonising Mathematics Education
Fourth Industrial Revolution Influences on Mathematics Education
Semester 2
Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy Education
Assessment Trends in Mathematics Education
Research Report
Careers
On completion of the programme, graduates can aspire to be employed in Leadership and Management positions at:
Public and Private Schools, especially STEAM schools that advance mathematics education
Department of Basic and Higher Education
Requirements
The minimum entry requirements are one of the following:
4 Year professional teaching degree or composite degree with a Mathematics specialisation.
Appropriate Bachelors Degree and recognised teaching qualification with a Mathematics specialisation.
4 Year professional teaching qualification and Advanced Diploma in a cognate sub-field of Education.
An average of 55% in previous NQF 7 qualification, and a minimum of 50% for all Mathematics modules in the final year of their mathematics specialisation.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements as outlined above, but have demonstrable equivalent knowledge and skills acquired through work or other life experiences, may apply for alternative access by proving competency through a formal Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process in order to be admitted onto the programme.
To be considered via RPL, applicants should be above the age of 30 years.
For further information on this alternative route, please contact a student advisor.
All applicants with an international qualification will be considered in accordance with MANCOSA’s institutional rules.
FAQs
Students who have a minimum of a four-year teaching degree.
Students with an appropriate degree and a professional teaching qualification.
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