Diploma Secondary Teaching – SOCIAL STUDIES AND MATHEMATICS

PROGRAM INFORMATION

TYPE: DIPLOMA
DURATION: 3 YEARS
ACCREDITATION: HEA, ZQF LEVEL 6

Diploma Secondary Teaching – SOCIAL STUDIES AND MATHEMATICS

Integrating Social Studies and Mathematics in an educational program offers numerous benefits to students, as it provides a holistic approach to learning. Social Studies and Mathematics are essential subjects that equip students with both practical skills and a deeper understanding of the world around them. This program aims to merge these two subjects to enhance students’ critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and their capacity to make informed decisions in real-world contexts.

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Program Outline

Year 1

 
COURSE CODECOURSE TITLE
HPE 41002History and Philosophy of Education
CSS 41003Communication and study skills
EPS 41004Education Psychology and Sociology of Education
ICT 41005Information Communication Technology
SSE 41091Social Studies teaching methods I
SSE 41095Social Studies Education I
MED 41101Mathematics I
MED 41102Mathematics teaching methods I
Year 2 
COURSE CODECOURSE TITLE
CRE 42004Curriculum studies and assessment
ERP 42002Education Research
MED 42101Mathematics II
MED 42102Mathematics teaching methods II
SGC 42001Special education, guidance and counselling
SSE 42091Social studies teaching methods I
SSE 42095Social studies Education II
STP 42003Teaching practice I
Year 3 
COURSE CODECOURSE TITLE
ELM 43002Education leadership and management
ERR 43003Education Research (Research report)
EED 43001Entrepreneurship Education
MED 43101Mathematics III
MED 43102Mathematics teaching methods III
SSE 43091Social Studies teaching methods III
SSE 43095Social studies education III
STP 43004Teaching Practice II

Programme Aims and Objectives 

 

Upon completing the Integrating Social Studies and Mathematics Education program, students will achieve the following learning outcomes:

  1. Apply mathematical concepts and techniques to solve real-world problems in social studies contexts.

  2. Demonstrate proficiency in mathematical skills such as data analysis, statistics, and measurement.

  3. Analyze historical and social issues using quantitative methods.

  4. Formulate research questions, gather data, and draw conclusions based on evidence.

  5. Identify and solve complex problems by integrating mathematical and social studies knowledge.

  6. Demonstrate an understanding of social and global issues.

  7. Develop a curiosity for learning and an appreciation for the ongoing relevance of social studies and mathematics in everyday life.