Technology of Teaching Mathematics and Informatics

Modes of study / Info Pack

Accreditation

The accreditation of this program is until 2026 .

Education

The education is performed by Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

Annotation

I. Vocational Qualification and Competences Requirements for Students Candidates

In "Technology of Teaching Mathematics and Informatics" Master's degree programme can be admitted students with Bachelor's degree graduated in:

  • "Mathematics and Informatics", Bachelor's degree;
  • "Pedagogy of Education in Mathematics, Informatics and Information Technology";
  • "Physics and Mathematics" with "Teacher in Informatics" or "Teacher in Informatics and Information Technology" additional postgraduate qualification;
  • "Mathematics" or "Applied Mathematics" with "Teacher in Informatics" or "Teacher in Informatics and Information Technology" pedagogical qualification and additional postgraduate qualification
  • "Informatics" with "Teacher in Mathematics" additional postgraduate qualification.

II. Vocational Qualification and Competences Requirements for Students Graduated This Major

In the "Technologies of Teaching Mathematics and Informatics" Master's degree programme competences of students, future teachers in Mathematics, Informatics and Information technology are upgraded and expanded in compliance with tendencies in curriculum development in subjects studied in the secondary school and in line with the 2012 European Commission's Education Strategy and UNESCO ICT Competency Framework for Teachers. Students also acquire thorough competencies in the field of:

  • pedagogical research modern methods and technologies;
  • e-learning;
  • specialized learning software for Mathematics and Informatics.

Students develop an affinity and capacity for independent scientific and research work in methodology of teaching Mathematics, Informatics and Information technology in school. The education received provides a solid foundation for continuing their education in Doctoral degree in the same vocational field.

III. Preparation Requirements for Students Graduated This Major

Graduate students should be able to:

  • put into practice the acquired knowledge in their profession;
  • use and apply competently basic knowledge in the field of Mathematics, Informatics and Information Technology;
  • apply modern educational technologies;
  • apply Information Technology in learning process;
  • carry out independent research, model real processes and create computer applications to support learning;
  • conduct pedagogical experiments.

A specialist who has graduated from SWU, the "Technologies of Teaching Mathematics and Informatics" Master's degree programme, is eligible to work as a:

  • a teacher in Mathematics, Informatics and Information technology;
  • a head of computer cabinets at school;
  • a system administrator at an educational institution;
  • a lecturer in Mathematics, Informatics and Information Technology at corporate learning and vocational qualification centers;
  • a methodologist or expert in Mathematics, Informatics or Information Technology at the Regional Education Inspectorate and Ministry of education and science;
  • a designer of e-learning materials;
  • an Information Technology consultant in training;
  • a specialist in Mathematics;
  • a specialist in Informatics and Information Technology.

Qualification characteristic of the "Technologies of teaching Mathematics and Informatics" Master's degree programme for "Master" educational qualification degree with "Teacher in Mathematics, Informatics and Information Technology" vocational qualification is a main document-guideline for the development of courses curriculum and content. It complies with the Higher Education Act, with the Public Specialty Requirements, and with the SWU "Neofit Rilski" Regulations.