Doctor of Education (EdD) (Specialised Area - Mathematics Education)

Hongkong

What will I learn?

Programme Aims and Objectives

The EdD programme is aimed at experienced educators and professionals in education settings who aspire to extend their expertise in a particular Specialized Area, and their professional knowledge in a broad range of educational contexts through core courses.

Upon the completion of the Programme, students should be able to:

  • demonstrate an expert knowledge, understanding and competence in the Specialized Area and in the larger educational context;
  • generate appropriate theoretical frameworks to address, analyse and propose innovative approaches to a broad range of educational issues;
  • develop insights into research trends in the Specialized Area and demonstrate readiness to contribute to the professional literature in that field;
  • effectively communicate concepts and theories within the Specialized Area to an audience of peers both locally and internationally;
  • analyse educational policies, processes or practices from different perspectives critically; and
  • demonstrate a thorough understanding of ethical practices within the Specialized Area.

Mathematics Education

This specialization meets the need for professional development of primary and secondary mathematics teachers, and other related professionals who are specialists in Mathematics/Mathematics-related domains within some sector of education. It offers candidates an opportunity to study at an advanced level for acquiring a specialist Doctoral Degree in Mathematics Education and enables them to take a leading role in their work environment. The programme involves in-depth study on pedagogy, curriculum development, knowledge in Mathematics teaching and learning, the use of information and communication technology and broader social issues concerning mathematics education. It aims to provide high quality learning opportunity and supervision to those who are keen to acquire updated research and practices related to mathematics education. Candidates are expected to broaden and advance their knowledge and research capacity through practices and critical thinking.

Specialized courses

  • Research and Issues in Mathematics Learning
  • Curriculum Research and Development in Mathematics
  • Research on ICT in Mathematics Education
  • Research and Issues in Mathematics Teacher Education

Which department am I in?

Graduate School

Study options

Full Time (3 years)

Tuition fees
HK$120,000.00 (12,71,442) per year
HK $5,000 per credit, i.e: HK $360,000 for the 72-credit point of EdD programme, which is provisional and subject to adjustment.
Start date

Expected August 2024

Venue

The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK)

Tai Po Campus,

10 Lo Ping Road,

Tai Po, Hong Kong, New Territories

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants should normally hold a Master’s degree in the discipline of education or a cognate field relevant to their chosen Specialized Area, plus four years’ professional experience. Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate a high standard of competence in spoken and written English. Applicants with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a university where the programme was not taught and assessed in English are normally required to demonstrate competency through one of the following minimum English language requirements:

  • IELTS 6.5 with no subtest lower than 6.0; or
  • a TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test) or 80 (internet-based test) ; or
  • other equivalent qualifications.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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