Program Overview

Introduction to the Department of Mathematics Education

The Department of Mathematics Education at Ewha Womans University has a long history of producing talented mathematics teachers, dating back to 1951 when it was first established as a department of mathematics within the college of education. This makes it the first private college of education to offer a mathematics teacher training program. In 1991, the department became an independent entity, and since then, it has been dedicated to training exceptional mathematics teachers and education specialists.

Undergraduate Program

The undergraduate program in the Department of Mathematics Education aims to cultivate talented secondary school mathematics teachers who can lead in the global era. To achieve this, the department focuses on providing students with specialized knowledge, teaching skills, and the ability to integrate different fields of study. The curriculum includes not only mathematical content and theories of mathematics education but also practical training in educational settings to enhance students' ability to teach in real-world classrooms. Upon graduation, students are awarded a level 2 secondary school mathematics teacher certification.

Graduate Program

The graduate program in the Department of Mathematics Education is designed to produce research specialists in mathematics education who possess both theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for the global era. The program offers in-depth courses in mathematics, general education, and subject matter education, covering a wide range of topics including mathematical content, theories of mathematics teaching and learning, curriculum and evaluation in mathematics education, mathematics teacher education, and research methods in mathematics education. This comprehensive education enables graduates to become high-level specialists in mathematics education, contributing to academic development and improvement in educational practices.

Career Paths for Graduates

Graduates of the Department of Mathematics Education have gone on to pursue successful careers in various fields, including:

• Secondary school mathematics teachers in public and private schools, international schools, and overseas schools
• Administrators in education (educational administration, academic affairs, ministry of education)
• Researchers in education-related institutions, curriculum evaluation offices, and universities
• Developers of educational materials, textbooks, and assessments
• Professionals in mathematics-related fields (patent attorneys, accountants, actuaries)
• Employees in public corporations, financial institutions, and large domestic and international companies
• Pursuit of further education in graduate schools

Research Areas

The department's research areas include:

• Mathematical content and its teaching
• Theories of mathematics education
• Curriculum and evaluation in mathematics education
• Mathematics teacher education
• Educational technology in mathematics education
• Research methods in mathematics education

History and Achievements

Since its establishment, the Department of Mathematics Education has a history of excellence, with the graduate program being initiated in 1997 with a master's degree course, followed by the introduction of a doctoral degree program in 2000. As of 2016, the department has produced 146 graduates (27 doctoral and 119 master's degree holders), who are actively contributing to various fields as specialists in mathematics education.