The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Ghana invites applications for a two-year Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences for Teachers (MMST) program for the 2022/2023 academic year.
The AIMS MMST is special training for teachers of mathematics in Africa. However, it is a professional program designed to provide current teachers of mathematics an opportunity to expand the knowledge of its participants in mathematical foundations relating to core secondary school curricula, and applications of modern mathematics. Coupled with significant mathematical concepts, the program is enriched with relevant pedagogy courses to challenge its students to investigate new, innovative, and research-informed methods of knowledge transfer. The MMST program is offered on a part-time basis: 70% online and 30% residential for Ghanaian Nationals, while being entirely online for other African nationals.
The two-year MMST program consists of three phases; the skills phase, the review phase, and the research phase. The AIMS MMST program is equivalent to a 4-semester hybrid course including project-based research. Typical courses offered in the phases include the following.
- Mathematical Problem Solving
- Physical Problem Solving
- History of Mathematics and Mathematical Discoveries
- Technology in Mathematics
- Introduction to Probability Theory
- Communicating Mathematics
- Calculus
- Introduction to Python and SciPy
- Algebra for Teachers
- Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations
Duration: 2 years
Benefits
The full scholarship provided covers:
- Tuition fees,
- Books,
- Accommodation and meals at AIMS for the residential period,
- As well as a monthly stipend.
Eligibility
To qualify for the AIMS Master of Mathematical Sciences for Teachers (MMST), applicants must
- have a bachelor’s degree with sufficient mathematical background
- come from any African country
- currently, be teaching in any African country
Application Process
A complete application should include the following documents:
- Curriculum vitae
- Post-secondary transcripts and certificates
- Details of two referees (one from the school you are currently teaching) are to be submitted directly via the application portal.
- Valid passport / (ID for Ghanaians)
To apply, .
Deadline: April 30, 2022.
For more information, visit the official site.
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