- Institution : Villa college
- Course Category: Teaching
- Intake: January / May / September
- Duration: 3 years
- Language: English
- MQA Level: 7
- Delivery Medium: Face-to-Face
- Awarding Body: Villa college
Entry Requirement
- 2 passes in A Level/HSC (At GCE A/L, a pass is considered E and above. HSC pass is considered C and above) OR
- Attainment of a Level 4 qualification in a related field OR
- Attainment of Level 4 Foundation Study Programme approved for the specific Diploma programme.
Course Modules
Year 1 Units:
Maldivian Culture & Language in Time
Educational Psychology
ICT Skills for Teaching & Learning
Teaching & Learning Strategies
English Language for Teachers
Introduction to Algebra
Algebra, Trigonometry and Function
Introduction to Calculus
Year 2 Units:
Islamic Studies
Curriculum Studies
Educational Sociology
Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation
Introductory Statistics
Calculus & Linear Algebra
Mathematics Teaching I
School Experience I
Year 3 Units:
Advanced Calculus
Advanced Linear Algebra
Introductory Mechanics
Mathematics Teaching II
Advanced Mechanics
Advanced Statistics
School Experience II
Course Fee
MVR 3,750 per month x 36 months
(MVR 2,308 per month under the government free degree scheme)
Course Description
This program provides content knowledge, academic knowledge and academic content knowledge to teach various topics in mathematics for secondary and higher secondary school. This includes lectures, discussions and coverage of modern concepts, appropriate learning theories, use of approaches and strategies, and use of appropriate media for teaching, such as use of manipulative techniques, teaching aids, information technology, games and other resources. Techniques to develop higher order thinking skills and communication skills are included when teaching the various topics