The National Centre for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching and Learning (NCE-MSTL) at the University of Limerick is pleased to invite applications from eligible teachers for this two-year part-time Professional Diploma in Mathematics for Teaching (Level 8)/Dioplóma Gairmiúil sa Mhatamaitic don Mhúinteoireacht. The programme is closely aligned with the needs of out-of-field teachers of mathematics, Project Maths and the requirements of the Teaching Council.
The Professional Diploma in Mathematics for Teaching (Level 8)/ Dioplóma Gairmiúil sa Mhatamaitic don Mhúinteoireacht is funded by the Department of Education and Skills as part of the national strategy to support the implementation of Project Maths and improve standards in mathematics education in post-primary schools by upskilling out-of-field teachers of mathematics. Potential applicants must therefore have a teaching contract, be part of the mathematics teaching team and have a commitment from their school that will continue to be part of this team in order to be deemed eligible.
This university accredited professional diploma (Level 8) will be delivered nationally in a blended learning mode through local nodes in associate partner institutions located in the regions, in face-to-face and/or on-line modalities (click on Map showing regions and participating HE institutes in your area). More specifically lectures and tutorials will be provided in a face to face format and hence successful candidates will be expected to travel to their assigned venue. There are a number of lecture and tutorial venues around the country, you will be assigned according to your school location.
The Dioplóma Gairmiúil sa Mhatamaitic don Mhúinteoireacht is also offered through the medium of Irish for out-of-field teachers of mathematics in Irish-medium and Gaeltacht schools nationwide.
The programme is jointly accredited by the University of Limerick and NUI Galway through their recently established Strategic Alliance.
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