A MEd programme in mathematics and computer science will train future mathematics and computer science teachers professionally and methodologically to be able to teach all types of classes in mathematics and computer science at primary and secondary schools of all profiles: regular, extra, elective and remedial. They will be trained to research the literature, write and present a professional paper in the fields of mathematics and computer science. They will also be especially prepared to work with groups of pupils - young mathematicians and computer scientists, to prepare pupils for competitions in mathematics and computer science at all levels as well as to tutor and supervise pupils when doing, presenting/ defending their seminar papers or high-school graduation papers. After successful completion of this programme granting a degree in mathematics and computer education graduates will be awarded a Master of Education degree in Mathematics and Computer Science, as well as the diploma and a diploma supplement certifying which examinations the student in question passed by which grade, and providing data on the contact hours and course contents.

A new curriculum enables students to:

• develop their capabilities for posing and solving creatively mathematical and computing problems,
• become familiar with modern theories and approaches to teaching mathematics and computer science, as well as all types of mathematics and computer classes in primary and secondary schools,

• become familiar with modern theories, strategies and methods of psychology, pedagogy and didactics, as well as possibilities of their application in primary and secondary schools,

• become trained for further self-education in the fields of mathematics and computer science, teaching mathematics and computer science and related fields.

Study programme: Master of Education programme in mathematics and computer science

Title awarded after completion of the study programme: MEd in Mathematics and Computer Science

Institution: J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Department of Mathematics

Duration of study: five academic years, i.e. ten semesters

Entry requirements: four-year secondary school education completed and admission requirements met

Planned number of students: 30 supported by the Ministry of Science, Education and Sports and 5 self-financed

Assessment of course quality and study progress: An analysis of objective and subjective indicators referring to study progress will be done at the end of every academic year. Objective indicators include the following: analysis of professional and scientific competence of lecturers and their improvement, analysis of students' study progress in every academic year for every individual course within the proposed study programme and for every year of study, as well as keeping employment records and professional in-service training of the Department's graduates. Subjective indicators include the following: questionnaires (see 3.5 and 3.6) done by students after the end of every course, a report done by every respective lecturer at the end of their courses referring to the goals achieved, problems that might have occurred as well as possible solutions proposed by the lecturer for the purpose of raising the future study progress of the course in question, and remarks given by Department's graduates and their employers concerning the level of harmonisation and the way the study programme is carried out at the Department with needs in practice.

Requirements for progression to the next academic year: Students have the right to enrol in a higher year of study after having met all requirements defined by the study programme in accordance with the University Statutes and other by-laws of the Department of Mathematics (details given in addition to tables of the curriculum).

Completion of the study programme: By passing all examinations, writing down the graduation paper and passing the final (graduation) examination.

Possibility of continuing the study programme: Students who lost the status of a full-time student have the right to complete their respective study programmes in accordance with conditions determined by the University Statutes and other by-laws of the Department of Mathematics within the given deadline and by paying tuition fees. Costs referring to completion of the study programme are defined by a by-law issued by the University of Osijek and the Department of Mathematics.