Bachelor of Mathematics Education

Overview

The Bachelor of Mathematics Education course provides pre-service educational training for secondary Mathematics teachers. The degree focuses on developing teachers who can teach well: who have sound practical teaching skills, knowledge of mathematics to the level of a degree major, and the ability to develop as professional teachers through reflection and action. The degree includes study of mathematics in a range of areas to provide a full mathematics major in a specialisation of the student's choice that can be utilised in both teaching and other community settings. The degree applies an innovative approach to provide students with training in both Mathematics and teaching in an integrated fashion.

Students enrolled in this degree will study the following areas:

• Discipline studies in Mathematics

• Teaching & Learning in Mathematics

• Curriculum & Pedagogy

• Foundation Studies in Education

Study will be offered in a variety of settings:

• On campus

• On site (in schools and elsewhere)

• On line.

The degree integrates university and classroom experience throughout the course, using on-campus, on-site (schools and elsewhere) and on-line learning environments.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

The New South Wales Department of Education and Training requires graduates seeking employment with the Department to have completed any two units of English, or equivalent subjects, as part of their HSC or university studies, to gain registration as a teacher.
Assumed Knowledge: Any two units of English and Mathematics (not General Mathematics)
Recommended Studies: HSC Mathematics Extension 1

Course Requirements

Professional Experiences

The course involves professional experiences in each year. Professional experiences usually occur in Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands and Southern Sydney schools. Opportunities to undertake a practicum experience in countries such as China, Fiji, Malaysia and Thailand or Western NSW may also be available.

Prohibited Employment Legislation

Under the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment ) Act 1998, all students enrolled in this degree are required to complete a Prohibited Employment Declaration before undertaking any professional experience that involves children or young people.

Literacy Requirements

To satisfy the outcomes of all professional experiences students will require highly developed written and spoken English literacy skills. Students may be required to complete private tuition or courses in English literacy to develop their spoken and written English skills to a level of competency that will enable them to meet professional experience outcomes. These outcomes are required to satisfactorily pass this course.

Course requirements

To teach Mathematics in NSW Government Schools, students need to have completed a minimum of 12 credit points at 100-level plus 18 credit points at 200-level in Mathematics as part of their teacher training program.

Course Program

Recommended structure for Odd Year Intake.

Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Mathematics Education is recognised as a teaching credential in most Australian states and territories, as well as the UK, Asia and Canada.