1. Educational Objectives

The main objective of the Mathematics Education Department is to impart basic knowledge of mathematics and mathematical education, and to cultivate excellent subject teachers, education experts, and instructors of mathematics and education, who are knowledgeable both in theoretical and practical approaches.

 

• Mathematics Teachers:
  • Academic competence, talent and personality as a mathematics teacher
  • A sense of responsibility and devotion to the assigned work
• Mathematics Educational Experts:
  • Competitive with theoretical and practical ability
  • An attitude of always studying and practicing for ceaseless development
• Instructors of Mathematics and Mathematics Education:
  • Ability to demonstrate professionalism and creativity in mathematics and mathematics education
  • Civil awareness of following and serving ethics and norms

 

2. Program Details (Undergraduate)

Undergraduate

The Department of Mathematics Education provides thorough instruction in the basic subjects of modern mathematics including; analysis, algebra, geometry, topology, and statistics and probability, as well as subjects of mathematics education.

 

Students of this department are competent college students with pride who devote themselves to study with outstanding professors, and cultivate their knowledge and personality, whilst promoting friendship between older and younger alumni. This is achieved through field trips to a model school during summer vacation, an alumni symposium with graduates, and volunteer seminars.

 

In addition, the department is equipped with a computer lab, a data room, and various other tools and equipment can be used.

 

Graduate Studies

This department actively reflects topics discussed in the current mathematics education scene of Korea and future-oriented development plans. In other words, it instructs in new textbook contents, learning methods for professors who are currently working to adapt to a rapidly changing educational scene, and various mathematics-related technologies used in classes.

 

In addition, it carries out many events to facilitate communication between members and to promote academic enthusiasm. It introduces diverse topics and methods that are helpful for actual field classes through inviting mathematics education experts to give seminars, and it provides an opportunity for students to experience and learn how to write a thesis in advance through a graduate thesis presentation. Moreover, it offers an opportunity to learn recent trends of domestic and overseas mathematics education by holding a winter workshop during the winter vacation.

 

3. Curriculum Features

Curriculums of the Mathematics Education Department are divided into study-oriented and professional career, and managed as below:

• Study-oriented
  • (1) Major Basic Curriculum: Algebra, Set Theory, Linear Algebra with Applications, Mathematics Education, General Geometry 1, 2, Analysis 1, 2, Numbers Theory, Differential Equations
  • (2) Major Advanced Curriculum : Mathematics Education and Computers, Complex Analysis 1, 2, Differential Geometry 1, 2, Topology 1, 2, Abstract Algebra 1, 2, Statistics and Probability 1, 2, Mathematical Problem-Solving, Real Analysis, Teaching and Assessment for School Mathematics, History of Mathematics, Topics in Mathematics Education
• Professional Career
  • (1) Major Basic Curriculum : Algebra, Set Theory, Linear Algebra with Applications, Mathematics Education, General Geometry 1, 2, Analysis1,2, Number Theory, Differential Equations
  • (2) Major Advanced Curriculum: Mathematical Modeling, Mathematics Education and Computers, Complex Analysis 1, Differential Geometry 1, Topology 1, Abstract Algebra 1, Statistics and Probability 1, Mathematical Problem-Solving, Real Analysis, Teaching and Assessment for School Mathematics, History of Mathematics, Topics on Mathematics Education

 

4. Facilities

2 Lecture rooms in Hoam Building (50415, 50518) are available for students in Department of Mathematics Education. Room 50415 is equipped with black boards for students to practice their teaching skills. Room 50518 is a computer lab with many computers and printers only for the students in our department.

 

The seminar room in our department is equipped with the newest textbooks and guidebooks students can use in their studies and discussions. Besides this, students can borrow laptops for their lectures at our department office.

 

5. Exchanges and Partnerships

The Department of Mathematics Education is in partnership with more than 30 elementary, middle and high schools besides Yonghwa Girls’ High School for diverse mentoring programs, educational services and teaching practices. Students in the College of Education can apply for teaching practices at international schools in Vietnam (Hanoi) and China (Beijing) too. Students can practice their teaching skills at those schools for 4 weeks through <Student Teaching in Practice>.

 

This Mathematics Education Major has cultivated many talented graduates who work in all fields domestically and overseas as mathematics teachers, college professors, and researchers through the objective to study the basic knowledge of mathematics and mathematics education, to use it in the classroom, and to cultivate outstanding mathematics teachers, education experts, and instructors of mathematics and related education.