Program Overview

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Education Sciences – Teaching of Mathematics and Physical Sciences (MEd, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)

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

Full Time or Part Time

Minimum ECTS Credits

90

Overview

The general purpose of the program is twofold. Firstly, to help the student gain deep knowledge in the field of specialty via (a) attending education courses at an advanced level, (b) studying relevant literature, and (c) interacting with faculty members and the rest of the students. Secondly, the program aims to develop research skills through (a) attending special quantitative and qualitative research courses, (b) undertaking small-scale research during the various courses or/and undertaking master’s thesis, (c) participating in research seminars/conferences. In general, the overall purpose of the program is to aid the student become a critical thinker and educator.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

• 25% Pre-Primary School Teachers
• 40% Primary School Teachers
• 35% Secondary School Teachers

Access to Further Studies

Graduates of the programme can be accepted into Third Cycle degrees (Doctoral Degree).

Admission

The minimum general requirement for admission to the post-graduate degree programme is a Bachelor Degree from a recognised university.

In addition to the above, applicants must also satisfy the following requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Certified Copy of Degree.
• Certified Copy of Transcript.
• Statement of Personal Goals and Research Interests (approximately 2 pages) – A letter stating the candidate’s individual abilities and capabilities, his/her resume, as well as his/her expectations from the programme and the way in which it will help him/her in his/her personal and career development.

Assessment

Courses include lectures, assignments, teleconferences and the final exam at the end of each semester. There is a continuous assessment with a weight of about 40%. For this assessment, assignments, individual or/and group presentation and mid-term examination may be carried out on a selective basis. There is also a final assessment with a weighting factor of about 60%. The student is informed about his performance in each course. The grades of the individual courses are offset and, based on a special logarithm, the weighted average of the semester and the cumulative weighted average for the whole studies are calculated.

Graduation

The student must complete 90 ECTS as well as all the requirements of the programme.

Courses must be completed in the correct ratio of required and elective, amounting to 90 ECTS.

A minimum CPA of 2.0 is also required for the whole studies.

The student must successfully complete:

• Two courses of Research and Evaluation (20 ECTS)
• Two courses from the Theoretical Principles in Education (20 ECTS)
• Two required major courses (20 ECTS) and three elective major courses (30ECTS) (Total of 50 ECTS)

*In case the master’s Thesis (30 ECTS) is selected, then the student is exempted from 1 course of theoretical foundations in education (10 ECTS) and 2 elective major courses (20 ECTS).

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:

1. To delve into the basic literature of their concentration.
2. To understand basic concepts, principles and models of their chosen concentration and to transfer that knowledge in the school context.
3. To critically examine research results in the concentration and their implications as regards the problems faced by the school and the education system.
4. To identify problems at school and system level and design research to solve them.
5. To critically analyze educational problems examining their sociological, psychological and philosophical dimensions and design action to solve them.
6. To take on leadership roles related to their concentration, focusing on the improvement of current practices or the introduction of new procedures.
7. To contribute in the modernisation of practices implemented in their concentration, e.g. Teaching of Mathematics and Physical Sciences.
8. To implement skills gained to face everyday problems, e.g. student/system/program evaluation, decision planning and making, communication with internal and external audiences, mentoring, training and development.
9. To utilise human resources during the introduction of innovation and new practices and procedures.
10. To act as agents of change and innovation and support attempts for improvement.

Academic Path

Section: A – Έρευνα και Αξιολόγηση

Min. ECTS Credits: 20 Max. ECTS Credits: 20

Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits ---|---|--- EDUC-510G | Εκπαιδευτική Έρευνα: Αρχές και Μέθοδοι Ποιοτικής και Ποσοτικής Έρευνας | 10 EDUC-511G | Αρχές και Μέθοδοι Ποιοτικής Έρευνας | 10 EDUC-512G | Ποσοτική Έρευνα και Εκπαιδευτική Στατιστική | 10 EDUC-610G | Μέτρηση και Αξιολόγηση στην Εκπαίδευση | 10

Section: B – Θεωρητικές Βάσεις της Εκπαίδευσης

Min. ECTS Credits: 20 Max. ECTS Credits: 20

Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits ---|---|--- EDUC-500G | Φιλοσοφικές Διαστάσεις στην Εκπαίδευση | 10 EDUC-501G | Ψυχολογικές Διαστάσεις στην Εκπαίδευση | 10 EDUC-502G | Κοινωνιολογικές Διαστάσεις στην Εκπαίδευση | 10 EDUC-504G | Συγκριτική Παιδαγωγική | 10 EDUC-505G | Θεωρία και Πρακτική της Διαπολιτισμικής Εκπαίδευσης | 10

Section: C – Διδακτική Μαθηματικών και Φυσικών Επιστημών

Min. ECTS Credits: 20 Max. ECTS Credits: 20

Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits ---|---|--- EDUC-535G | Σχεδιασμός Διδακτικού Υλικού στις Φυσικές Επιστήμες και στα Μαθηματικά | 10 EDUC-585G | Σύγχρονες Τάσεις στη Διδασκαλία των Μαθηματικών και των Φυσικών Επιστημών | 10

Section: D – Μαθήματα Περιορισμένης Επιλογής – Διδακτική Μαθηματικών και Φυσικών Επιστημών

Min. ECTS Credits: 30 Max. ECTS Credits: 30

Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits ---|---|--- EDUC-554G | Η Τεχνολογία στη Διδασκαλία των Μαθηματικών και των Φυσικών Επιστημών | 10 EDUC-558G | Παιχνίδια και Κινητές Συσκευές στη Μάθηση | 10 EDUC-562G | Συναισθήματα και Μάθηση | 10 EDUC-580G | Μάθηση με Λύση Προβλήματος | 10 EDUC-581G | Ιστορία και Φιλοσοφία των Μαθηματικών | 10 EDUC-583G | Μοντελοποίηση και Διαθεματικότητα στη Διδασκαλία των Μαθηματικών και των Φυσικών Επιστημών | 10 EDUC-587G | Ιστορία και Φιλοσοφικές Πτυχές των Φυσικών Επιστημών | 10 EDUC-588G | Φυσικές Επιστήμες για τον Πολίτη και Επιστημονικός Αλφαβητισμός | 10 EDUC-697G | Εξατομικευμένη Μελέτη | 10

Section: E – Μεταπτυχιακή Εργασία

Min. ECTS Credits: 30 Max. ECTS Credits: 30

Σε περίπτωση κατά την οποία ο φοιτητής επιλέγει τη μεταπτυχιακή εργασία απαλλάσσεται από ένα μάθημα του Κύκλου Β: Θεωρητικές Βάσεις της Εκπαίδευσης και δύο μαθήματα του Κύκλου Δ: Μαθήματα Περιορισμένης Επιλογής

Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits ---|---|--- EDUC-699G | Μεταπτυχιακή Εργασία | 30

Section: F – Unallocated Courses

Semester Breakdown

Semester 1

Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits ---|---|--- EDUC-585G | Σύγχρονες Τάσεις στη Διδασκαλία των Μαθηματικών και των Φυσικών Επιστημών | 10 EDUC-511G | Αρχές και Μέθοδοι Ποιοτικής Έρευνας | 10 EDUC-554G | Η Τεχνολογία στη Διδασκαλία των Μαθηματικών και των Φυσικών Επιστημών | 10

Semester 2

Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits ---|---|--- EDUC-535G | Σχεδιασμός Διδακτικού Υλικού στις Φυσικές Επιστήμες και στα Μαθηματικά | 10 EDUC-510G | Εκπαιδευτική Έρευνα: Αρχές και Μέθοδοι Ποιοτικής και Ποσοτικής Έρευνας | 10 EDUC-580G | Μάθηση με Λύση Προβλήματος | 10

Semester 3

Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits ---|---|--- EDUC-505G | Θεωρία και Πρακτική της Διαπολιτισμικής Εκπαίδευσης | 10 EDUC-562G | Συναισθήματα και Μάθηση | 10 EDUC-588G | Φυσικές Επιστήμες για τον Πολίτη και Επιστημονικός Αλφαβητισμός | 10

The above semester breakdown is an indicative one. A few of the courses are electives and can be substituted by others. Students may contact their academic advisor and consult their academic pathway found on this website under “Schools & Programmes”.

Faculty

Professor Panayiotis Angelides

Professor Panayiotis Angelides

Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Director of UNESCO Chair Professor School of Education Department of Education Member of the Council

Millennium Building, 2nd Floor, M202b

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Professor Maria Evagorou

Professor Maria Evagorou

Professor School of Education Department of Education Member of the Senate

Europa Building, Level 1, Eu102a

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Professor Christina Hadjisoteriou

Professor Christina Hadjisoteriou

Professor School of Education Department of Education

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Dr Christiana Karousiou

Dr Christiana Karousiou

Assistant Professor School of Education Department of Education

Europa Building, Level 1, Eu102a

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Dr Efi Nisiforou

Dr Efi Nisiforou

Assistant Professor School of Education Department of Education

Europa Building, Level 1, Eu102a

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Professor Elena Papanastasiou

Professor Elena Papanastasiou

Dean of the School of Education Professor School of Education Department of Education Member of the Council Member of the Senate

Millenium Building, 2nd Floor, M204b

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Professor Alexios Petrou

Professor Alexios Petrou

Associate Dean of the School of Education Professor School of Education Department of Education

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Dr Marina Rodosthenous

Dr Marina Rodosthenous

Head of Department Associate Professor School of Education Department of Education Member of the Senate

Millennium Building, 1st Floor, M111

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Dr Agni Stylianou-Georgiou

Dr Agni Stylianou-Georgiou

Associate Head of Department Associate Professor School of Education Department of Education

Europa Building, Level 1, Eu102a

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Professor Charalambos Vrasidas

Professor Charalambos Vrasidas

Director CARDET Professor School of Education Department of Education

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Adjunct Faculty

Dr Thekla Afantiti

Dr Thekla Afantiti

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Dr Anastasia Datsogianni

Dr Anastasia Datsogianni

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Dr Stella Hadjiachilleos

Dr Stella Hadjiachilleos

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Dr Costas Mannouris

Dr Costas Mannouris

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Dr Nicholas Mousoulides

Dr Nicholas Mousoulides

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Dr Marilena Pantzara

Dr Marilena Pantzara

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Dr Irene Papaieronymou

Dr Irene Papaieronymou

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Dr Maria Papapolydorou

Dr Maria Papapolydorou

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