Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Math
The Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Mathematics (BSEd – Math) is a four-year degree program designed to prepare future educators with strong foundational knowledge in mathematical concepts, effective teaching strategies, and technological integration. It equips graduates to teach mathematics at the secondary level with competence and confidence. (CMO No. 75, s. 2017)
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TOTAL UNITS OF THE CURRICULUM
General Education Courses
Mandated Courses
Professional Education Courses (ED)
Major Courses (Math Mjr)
Other Electives
TOTAL
UNITS
48
14
48
65
1
176
Program Educational Objectives
PEO 1. Highly-Skilled Classroom Facilitator. Secondary Teacher who manifests the desire to continuously pursue personal and professional development, specializing in the content and pedagogy for secondary education in the context of Inclusive Education, Education for Sustainable Development and Fourth Industrial Revolution. (CMO 75, s. 2017 Program goals, PO 6.3.f, CTU Vision)
PEO 2. Ethically-Imbued Educational Leader. Secondary Teacher-leader who demonstrates in-depth understanding of learner diversity in the realm of 21st Century Education, possessing the core values of Commitment, Transparency, Unity, Professionalism, Integrity, Excellence and Spirituality. (CMO 75, s. 2017, PO6.3.a, CTU Core values)
PEO 3. Service-Oriented Professional. An English language secondary teacher who demonstrates service orientation and use of tools and technology (SMART) to accelerate learning and teaching through generation of new knowledge in the teaching arena. (CMO 75, s. 2017, PO 6.3.d, PO 6.4.a, 6.4.c – CMO 46, s.2012)
PEO 4. Efficient Professional Learning Community (PLC) Advocate. Secondary-Teacher-communicator who manifests skills in communication for partnership and linkages in the local, national and international arena, demonstrating positive attributes of a model teacher, both as an individual and as a professional. (CMO 75, s. 2017, PO 6.3.e, CTU VMG)
PEO 5. Proficient Critical Thinkers and Problem Solvers. A mathematics teacher who displays competence in solving real-life problems and applies the standards of the teaching profession imbued with the University’s mantra.
Program Outcomes
Specific to BSEd major in Mathematics Programs (CMO No. 75, series of 2017):
PO 1. Exhibit competence in Mathematical concepts and procedures.
PO 2. Exhibit proficiency in relating mathematics to other curricular areas.
PO 3. Manifest meaningful and comprehensive Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) of mathematics.
PO 4. Demonstrate competence in designing, constructing, and utilizing different forms of assessment in mathematics.
PO 5. Demonstrate proficiency in problem-solving by solving and creating routine and non-routine problems with different levels of complexity.
PO 6. Use effectively appropriate approaches, methods, and techniques in teaching mathematics.
PO 7. Appreciate mathematics as an opportunity for creative work, moments of enlightenment, discovery and gaining insights of the world.