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Mission Statement

The Department of Mathematics, Science and Technical Education strives to serve Maltese society by:

• preparing effective and reflective teachers in a variety of curriculum subjects which are taught in the secondary and post-secondary sectors
• initiating and participating in research both regarding broad educational issues as well as specific curricular areas with the aim of informing educators and policy makers
• anticipating and responding to the educational needs of the community and pursuing academic and professional excellence

The Department seeks to achieve these aims by:

• promoting the academic and professional development of Departmental staff in the various fields catered for in the Department
• evaluating the quality of undergraduate courses offered by the Department and adapting to changing needs
• coordinating with other faculties and professionals for the provision of subject content in undergraduate programmes
• providing in-service education and training to upgrade the current practice of teachers in service; providing opportunities to obtain postgraduate qualifications
• disseminating research results to as wide a population as possible through various media
• engaging in community directed projects with other educational partners (governmental and non-governmental organisations and industry)
• and establishing a number of cooperation links with foreign universities and academic institutions

Dr Deborah Chetcuti
Head of Department