Graduate Diploma in Mathematics Education
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Diploma
- Code
- E07
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Made up of
- 120 credit points
Description
The Graduate Diploma in Mathematics Education is for professional development and comprises a series of short courses at honours level on the QAA framework for Higher Education Qualifications. The diploma and its constituent courses are designed to help to develop the subject knowledge and teaching methods of those teachers at all key stages without a specialist mathematics background who find themselves teaching the subject. It is also suitable for numeracy consultants, learning support assistants and people working in home education.
The diploma aims to:
- develop the mathematical thinking of students
- raise students’ awareness of some ways people learn mathematics
- provide experience of different teaching approaches and the learning opportunities they afford
- develop students’ awareness of, and facility with, ICT in the learning and teaching of mathematics
- develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the mathematics which underpins Foundation, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 or Sixth form.
Planning your studies
There are no entrant requirements but it is assumed that most students will have some experience in the area of teaching and learning mathematics. There is no time limit for obtaining the required credit points for this qualification. You must include at least 40 points from OU courses that have not been counted in an OU diploma or other first degree you have been awarded.
Courses
For this diploma you require:
120 points from the following optional courses:
| Level 3 optional courses | Points | Next start |
|---|---|---|
|
10 | Jun 2010 |
|
20 | Oct 2010 FINAL |
|
30 | Apr 2010 |
|
30 | Apr 2010 |
| 30 | Oct 2010 |
| Postgraduate optional course | Points | Next start |
|---|---|---|
|
60 | Oct 2010 |
Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
Read more detailed information about the learning outcomes, and how they are acquired through teaching, learning and assessment methods.
Credit for previous study elsewhere
If you have already completed some successful study at higher education level at another institution we may be able to give you credit for this study that you can count towards this Open University qualification. You can find out more on our Credit Transfer site. If you make a successful claim for transferred credit it may affect your choice of courses so you are advised to investigate this option as soon as possible.
Credit transfer details for this qualification:
On completion
On successful completion of 120 points of required courses you will be awarded a Diploma in Mathematics Education.
Regulations
As a student of The Open University, you should be aware of the content of the Award Regulations and the Student Regulations.
Award Regulations
- Introduction to the Award Regulations
- General Award Regulations
- Graduate Diploma in Mathematics Education
Student Regulations
The Student Regulations (including the Code of Practice for Student Assessment and the Code of Practice for Student Discipline) are available on our Policy Documents for Students website.
How to register
To register for this qualification, read the description and check you meet any specific requirements (for example, some of our qualifications, require you to be working in a particular environment, or be sponsored by your employer). Then select the course you wish to study first and ensure it is suitable for you before following the registration procedure for that course.
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An undergraduate qualification in Education and Mathematics and Statistics.
Study explained
- Credit points
- - show how much study is required to complete a course or qualification. One credit point represents roughly 10 hours of study.
- Level
- - indicates how difficult a course is. Undergraduate study starts at Level 1.
- Financial support
- - find out if you qualify for support with your fees with our eligibility checker.
- Study explained
- - all you need to know about studying with the OU.
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