Curriculum & Instruction: Numeracy (Prince George) MEd

This program starts September 2012. Application deadline is March 15, 2012. Review the application information.

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This two year program is designed for elementary and middle school teachers who wish to:
examine multiple perspectives on teaching and learning of mathematics, explore interconnection between mathematic and numeracy, and to enhance their own personal problem solving skills.

This MEd program is designed around the definition of numeracy as 'mathematics in action'. As such, the program is designed on the principle that mathematics is best learned, and hence, best taught through an emphasis on 'doing' mathematics. Thus, the program seeks to:
a) Change the enrollee's conceptions of what mathematics is both through personal experience and the examination of contemporary mathematics education literature.
b) Help the enrollees to construct an understanding of numeracy through the examination of educational literature, curriculum documents, as well as a multi-dimensional survey of the utility of mathematics.
c) Facilitate a transformation of educational practice to one that will be commensurate with the newly evolving understandings of mathematics and numeracy.

This cohort-based program extends over six terms, beginning in Fall 2009 and concluding in Summer 2011. The Master of Education degree in Numeracy is awarded following the successful completion of a series of seven courses and a culminating Comprehensive Examination.

Students must complete:

EDUC 711-5 Special Topics: Conceptions of Numeracy
EDUC 823-5 Curriculum & Instruction in an Individual Teaching Specialty
EDUC 845-5 Learning Mathematics with Computers
EDUC 846-5 Foundations of Mathematics Education
EDUC 864-5 Research Designs in Education
EDUC 811-5 Fieldwork
EDUC 816-5 Development of Educational Programs
EDUC 883-5 MEd Comprehensive Examination
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Dr. Rina Zazkis

Faculty Sponsor

Contact Dr. Zazkis for academic inquiries regarding this program.

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Dr. Peter Liljedahl

Faculty Sponsor

Contact Dr. Liljedahl for academic inquiries regarding this program.

Program Application Deadlines:

MEd programs are generally offered for admission in the Fall with application deadlines in March. Please visit our site again soon for information regarding application deadlines.

Program Prerequisites:

Applicants must meet SFU master's admission requirements.

  1. A bachelor's degree with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 from a recognized university, or the equivalent. In exceptional cases, where the applicant has followed an alternate educational path that the applicant has extensive experience in an educational or professional setting.

  2. Submitted evidence that the applicant is capable of undertaking advanced work in the area of interest. This is usually judged from letters of reference from qualified referees and an academic writing sample.

  3. Several years of exemplary and varied educational and professional experience, preferably in the area of interest. Of particular value will be evidence that the candidate manifests an interest in the study of the human mind in its cultural and historical contexts.

Students whose native language is not English may be required to satisfy the University and the graduate program committee as to their capability in English (i.e. TOEFL / IELTS scores).

Admissions Contacts:

For admissions/course registration, contact Linda Millum (lmilum@sfu.ca; 778-782-5951). If Linda is unavailable, contact other staff in the Surrey Graduate Programs office.

Program Format:

The Master of of Education (MEd) program is designed for practicing educators in the K-12 and post secondary systems. This two-year degree in Curriculum and Instruction, offers the opportunity to obtain a high quality Masters degree in your local community through a schedule geared to the working professional.

  • Focused on improvement of practice through the study of educational theory, philosophy and practice.
  • The program is co-designed so as to flexibly accommodate the demanding lifestyles and schedules of today's educational professionals.
  • Cohort-based with seven 5-unit courses over six terms.
  • Classes meet every second or third weekend on Friday evening and Saturdays at the program location.

Program Fees:

Tuition                             $2,584.70/term

Other Fees
Recreation/Athletics          $66.96
Student Activity                 $60.65
Student Services               $40.18
Graduation(first 3 terms)   $12.00
Universal Transit Pass      $120.00 (Applicable only to students who live in Metro Vancouver)

Extended Health/Dental – for information please go to www.ihaveaplan.ca. If students have existing extended health and dental coverage, an opt out process is required if no further coverage is wanted.

Tuition is reduced to $1292.35/term from the 7th term onwards for MEd students. All other costs remain the same each term.

On leave fee $203.70/term

Fees are subject to change annually.  Please refer to the SFU Calendar for further information.
http://students.sfu.ca/calendar/for_students/grad_tuition_fees.html

Information about financial support is available from the Dean of Graduate Studies Office.

Additional information can be found on our Frequently Asked Questions page as well as in the Student Calendar.