About the program and its main topics
The Curriculum and Teaching / Methods of Teaching Mathematics is one of the leading main programs in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching, which is highly sought after by students who have completed a bachelor's degree in mathematics and actuarial sciences and a teacher in the field of mathematics, and it is one of the majors that is highly accepted by those interested in the educational sector, as it addresses contemporary global educational trends that are concerned with the development of mathematics learning and teaching, and works to provide the imposition for specialists in mathematics teaching methods to possess international standards such as: NCTM and 21st Century Skills, and this program attracts many students wishing to study from neighboring Arab countries, as it discusses new trends in mathematics education: analysis and evaluation of mathematics curricula, mathematics curriculum planning, methods of teaching and learning mathematics, and the beliefs, perceptions and attitudes of mathematics teachers towards teaching and learning mathematics, as well as many other topics. This program has presented many studies and researches that have dealt with the elements of school and university mathematics curricula, and addressed many problems Educational studies related to mathematics curricula at the local and Arab levels, and he had a distinguished presence in the march of the college and the university at the level of teaching, research, and serving the local and Arab community. His contribution continues to increase through the services he provides in the fields of research and consultancy in teacher preparation, qualification and training, in the development of school curricula, and in the improvement of mathematics teaching and learning processes.
Program Vision
A program distinguished by knowledge in curriculum science, teaching and scientific research in mathematics education locally, in the Arab world, and internationally
Program Mission
Providing specialized scientific knowledge in school mathematics curricula and books, preparing qualified educational cadres capable of practicing leadership and creativity in learning and teaching environments, keeping pace with educational developments in methods of teaching, learning and teaching mathematics, and facing challenges and methodological decision-making in line with the mission of the university and the college and serving the needs of educational institutions at all levels.
Program Objectives
1. Prepare mathematics teachers to practice their roles with high efficiency and integrate technology into their teaching.
2. Preparing and developing mathematics curriculum planners to plan mathematics curricula that are in line with modern developments and theories
3. Contributing to the development of the educational process in line with the requirements of the twenty-first century.
4. Enhancing the ability of the program participants to keep pace with educational developments in the field of employing technology in mathematics education.
5. Develop the self-skills of the program participants to find solutions to the problems of teaching and learning mathematics, and developing its school curricula.
6. Strengthening partnership with educational institutions and departments corresponding to the department locally, in the Arab world, and internationally in mathematics education.
7. Transferring the scientific research in the department to the international community to keep pace with the modern developments in teacher training and providing them with research competencies in mathematics curricula and developing them.