Master's Degree in Didactics of Mathematics

Field(s) of education and training (ISCED-F)

• Teacher training with subject specialization (0114)

Main focus

; Students of this master’s programme will acquire the tools needed to carry out research and write a doctoral thesis within this field as well as related fields. The programme is aimed at research in different spheres, contexts, innovations, changes, and problems related to the teaching and learning of mathematics and to the initial training of the mathematics teacher. The wide range of courses studied will be accompanied by the systematic analysis of specific investigations and case studies. Students will thus acquire knowledge that can be applied to the search for solutions to a wide range of problems related to the learning and teaching of mathematics. Examples of these problems include: innovation and curricular change processes as well as the design, and the development and assessment of didactic units and materials for the teaching of mathematics at school. Also focused on are the diagnosis and treatment of learning problems, drawing up and selection of mathematical models to connect different curriculum areas, development of professional skills by the teacher in training, planning of studies, creation of indicators, drafting and interpretation of assessment reports on the quality of the teaching and learning of mathematics and the training of maths teachers, among others. Finally, students will also develop communication skills to disseminate information and reach conclusions in a clear, precise way in the relevant forums.

Competences

Students that have completed the second cycle have the following competencies: – Have demonstrated knowledge and understanding that is founded upon a basis or opportunity for originality in developing and/or applying ideas, often within a research context. – Can apply their acquired knowledge and understanding, and problem solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their field of study. – Have the ability to integrate knowledge and handle complexity, and formulate judgments with incomplete or limited information, but that include reflecting on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments. – Can communicate their conclusions, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning these, to specialist and non-specialist audiences clearly and unambiguously. – Have the learning skills to allow them to continue to study in a manner that may be largely self-directed or autonomous.

Name of title awarded in original language

Máster Universitario en Didáctica de la Matemática

Qualification requirements

60 minimum credits

Specialisation name

– No Specialisation

Admission information

Specific admission requirements

Access to this Master’s degree programme is granted to holders of a Spanish official university degree of Licenciado or Graduado (Bachelor’s Degree) in Mathematics or Mathematics Teacher, and to holders of equivalent degrees from other education systems. Also to Licenciados or Graduados (Bachelor’s Degree) in Physics, Computer Engineering, and other fields related to Mathematics and research in Math didactics.