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Education Sciences – Teaching of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
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(MEd, 3 Semesters) – E-Learning/Distance Learning (Online)
Duration
3 Semesters
Qualification Awarded
Master of Education Sciences – Teaching of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Level of Qualification
Master Degree (2nd Cycle)
Language of Instruction
Greek
Mode of Study
E-Learning/Distance Learning (Online)
Minimum ECTS Credits
90
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Programme Description
The general purpose of the program is twofold. On the one hand, to help the student acquire in-depth knowledge in the field of specialization through (a) attending pedagogical courses at an advanced level, (b) studying relevant literature, and (c) interacting with the Members of the Department of Education and other students. On the other hand, the program aims to cultivate research skills through (a) attending specialized courses in quantitative and qualitative research, (b) conducting small-scale research within the framework of various courses or/and preparing a Master's Thesis, (c) participating in seminars/conferences of research content.
Professional Profiles of Graduates
- 25% Nursery Teachers
- 40% Primary Education Teachers
- 35% Secondary Education Teachers
Access to Further Studies
Graduates of the program can be accepted into Third Cycle studies (Doctoral Studies)
Admission Requirements
Minimum requirement for admission to the postgraduate program is the possession of a degree (Bachelor's Degree), from a recognized university.
In addition, applicants must meet the following admission criteria:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified Copy of Degree
- Certified Copy of Analytical Grade
- Statement of Personal Goals and Research Interests (about 2 pages) - A letter in which the individual skills and abilities of the applicant, their biography, as well as their expectations from the program and how it will help them in their personal development and career advancement.
Assessment
Courses include lectures, assignments, teleconferences, and a final examination at the end of each semester. There is continuous assessment with a weight of about 40%. For continuous assessment, there are mandatory weekly interactive activities and a choice of other assignments/studies/presentations or/and evaluation of positive participation in the course. There is also a final assessment with a weight of 60%. The student is informed about their performance in each course. The grades of the individual courses are offset, and, based on a special algorithm, the weighted average of the semester and the cumulative weighted average for the entire studies are calculated.
Graduation Requirements
The student must complete 90 ECTS and all program requirements.
It is required to complete courses, in the right ratio of compulsory and elective, which amount to 90 ECTS credit units.
A minimum weighted average of 2.0 in the overall studies is also required.
The student must successfully complete:
- Two Research and Evaluation courses (20 ECTS)
- Two courses from the Theoretical Foundations of Education (20 ECTS)
- Two compulsory courses in the direction (20 ECTS) and three elective courses in the direction (30 ECTS) (Total 50 ECTS)
*In the case of choosing the Master's Thesis (30 ECTS), the student is exempt from one course of the Theoretical Foundations of Education (10 ECTS) and two elective courses of the direction (20 ECTS).
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Deepen their knowledge in the field of specialization.
- Understand basic concepts, principles, and models of specialization and transfer this knowledge to the school context.
- Critically examine research results in specialization and their implications for problems faced by the school unit and the education system.
- Identify problems at the level of the school unit and the system and plan research to address them.
- Analyze educational problems critically, examining their sociological, psychological, and philosophical dimensions, and design action to address them.
- Take on leadership roles related to specialization with the aim of improving existing practices or introducing new procedures.
- Contribute to the modernization of practices applied in specialization, e.g., Special Education.
- Apply skills acquired to address everyday problems, e.g., student/system/program evaluation, planning, and decision-making, communication with internal and external audiences, guidance, training, and development.
- Utilize human capital when introducing innovations and introducing new practices and procedures.
- Act as agents of change and innovation and support improvement efforts.
Programme Structure
Section: A – Research and Evaluation
Min. ECTS Credits: 20 Max. ECTS Credits: 20
- EDUC-510DG: Educational Research: Principles and Methods of Qualitative and Quantitative Research (10 ECTS)
- EDUC-511DG: Principles and Methods of Qualitative Research (10 ECTS)
- EDUC-512DG: Quantitative Research and Educational Statistics (10 ECTS)
- EDUC-610DG: Measurement and Evaluation in Education (10 ECTS)
Section: B – Theoretical Foundations of Education
Min. ECTS Credits: 20 Max. ECTS Credits: 20
- EDUC-500DG: Philosophical Dimensions in Education (10 ECTS)
- EDUC-501DG: Psychological Dimensions in Education (10 ECTS)
- EDUC-502DG: Sociological Dimensions in Education (10 ECTS)
- EDUC-504DG: Comparative Pedagogy (10 ECTS)
- EDUC-505DG: Theory and Practice of Intercultural Education (10 ECTS)
Section: C – Teaching of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Min. ECTS Credits: 20 Max. ECTS Credits: 20
- EDUC-535DG: Design of Teaching Material in Physical Sciences and Mathematics (10 ECTS)
- EDUC-585DG: Contemporary Trends in Teaching Mathematics and Physical Sciences (10 ECTS)
Section: D – Elective Courses – Teaching of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Min. ECTS Credits: 30 Max. ECTS Credits: 30
- EDUC-554DG: Technology in Teaching Mathematics and Physical Sciences (10 ECTS)
- EDUC-558DG: Games and Mobile Devices in Learning (10 ECTS)
- EDUC-562DG: Emotions and Learning (10 ECTS)
- EDUC-580DG: Problem-Solving Learning (10 ECTS)
- EDUC-581DG: History and Philosophy of Mathematics (10 ECTS)
- EDUC-583DG: Modeling and Interdisciplinarity in Teaching Mathematics and Physical Sciences (10 ECTS)
- EDUC-587DG: History and Philosophical Aspects of Physical Sciences (10 ECTS)
- EDUC-588DG: Physical Sciences for the Citizen and Scientific Literacy (10 ECTS)
- EDUC-697DG: Individualized Study (10 ECTS)
Section: E – Master's Thesis
Min. ECTS Credits: 30 Max. ECTS Credits: 30
- EDUC-699DG: Master's Thesis (30 ECTS)
*In the case of choosing the Master's Thesis (30 ECTS), the student is exempt from one course of the Theoretical Foundations of Education (10 ECTS) and two elective courses of the direction (20 ECTS).
Courses per Semester
Semester 1
- EDUC-585DG: Contemporary Trends in Teaching Mathematics and Physical Sciences (10 ECTS)
- EDUC-511DG: Principles and Methods of Qualitative Research (10 ECTS)
- EDUC-554DG: Technology in Teaching Mathematics and Physical Sciences (10 ECTS)
Semester 2
- EDUC-535DG: Design of Teaching Material in Physical Sciences and Mathematics (10 ECTS)
- EDUC-510DG: Educational Research: Principles and Methods of Qualitative and Quantitative Research (10 ECTS)
- EDUC-580DG: Problem-Solving Learning (10 ECTS)
Semester 3
- EDUC-505DG: Theory and Practice of Intercultural Education (10 ECTS)
- EDUC-562DG: Emotions and Learning (10 ECTS)
- EDUC-588DG: Physical Sciences for the Citizen and Scientific Literacy (10 ECTS)
Academic Staff
- Professor Panayiotis Angelides
- Professor Maria Evagorou
- Professor Christina Hadjisoteriou
- Dr Christiana Karousiou
- Dr Efi Nisiforou
- Professor Elena Papanastasiou
- Professor Alexios Petrou
- Dr Marina Rodosthenous
- Dr Agni Stylianou-Georgiou
- Professor Charalambos Vrasidas
Collaborating Academic Staff
- Dr Thekla Afantiti
- Dr Anastasia Datsogianni
- Dr Stella Hadjiachilleos
- Dr Costas Mannouris
- Dr Nicholas Mousoulides
- Dr Panayiotis Panayides
- Dr Marilena Pantzara
- Dr Irene Papaieronymou
- Dr Maria Papapolydorou
