Focus, educational goals
The master's program „Content aspects of the specialized training in Mathematics“ is suitable for candidates with a professional qualification „Teacher in Mathematics“. Specialists who have the right to teach specialized classes in Mathematics, according to the current national regulations, can also take part in it.
The program aims to increase the professional qualification of teachers in specialized training (ST) in Mathematics in high school. It is aimed at providing the necessary academic knowledge and skills related to the content of the modules for specialized education in Mathematics, as well as to develop the competencies of specialists to teach this content by applying effective teaching methods appropriate for the age of the students.
Training (knowledge and skills)
The duration of the master's program is three semesters. The education in the program is based on a combination of disciplines in different scientific fields, concerning the professional competencies related to the highly specialized training, expected by the teachers in the ST in Mathematics.
The compulsory subjects included in the curriculum are selected according to the modules included in the curriculum for profiled training in Mathematics and aim to deepen knowledge and skills in basic areas of Mathematics.
Through multiple optional disciplines, the program provides an opportunity to learn the basics of key areas of Mathematics. At the same time, competencies for solving problem situations, designing training and applying modern educational technologies are also developed.
Professional competence
Masters graduating from the Master's program „Content aspects of the specialized training in Mathematics“, have theoretical knowledge, practical skills and professional competencies that allow them to work effectively in specialized training in Mathematics in high school at the secondary level.
Upon graduation, the masters will have professional competencies (knowledge, skills and responsible attitude) through which to:
- Design the teaching /learning process in the ST in Informatics in accordance with specific objectives of the educational environment and on the basis of the regulatory framework;
- Manage cognitive processes with specific teaching methods and tools;
- Develop educational concepts, modify existing and adapt general principles to a specific educational environment;
- Compile textbooks, teaching handbooks, educational sites, e-courses, etc.
Professional realization
Masters graduating from the master's program „Content aspects of the specialized training in Mathematics“ are able to provide training in subjects for specialized preparation in Mathematics in the second high school stage. Graduates in the master's program can also work as school principals, mathemtics experts in research institutes or universities, researchers in scientific institutions.