MJRU-SCICH v.1 Science Education Major (Chemistry) (BEd Secondary)

Curtin University

About

This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.

The Science (Chemistry) Education Major prepares students with content and pedagogical knowledge to teach in the Chemistry subject area in Year 11 and 12 as well as across the Science curriculum area from Years 7 to 12. Students will also select a second teaching area specialisation from: a minor teaching area, or broadening study in their major teaching subject area, or further studies in an education specialisation area.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.

Structure

Major/Stream (Generic) Learning Outcomes

A graduate of this course can:

1. apply discipline knowledge, principles and concepts associated with effective teaching of secondary school students

2. critically evaluate and synthesise theory, research and practice to apply knowledge of the needs of students from diverse backgrounds and across the full range of abilities to enhance learning

3. assess student learning and analyse diverse sources of data to support valid judgements of student learning

4. plan and deliver effective teaching and learning experiences with demonstrated impact

5. select, curate, use and create a range of digital resources and technologies to support learning and teaching

6. demonstrate responsibility and accountability for being a life-long learner, identify and engage in professional learning; demonstrate personal literacy and numeracy competencies to the required accreditation standard

7. engage in a continual cycle of improvement through critical and reflective practices including those based on local, national and global research and evidence-based practices

8. create, lead and maintain positive learning environments for all students, including those from diverse cultural backgrounds

9. communicate professionally and engage collaboratively with colleagues, students, parent/carers, and the community

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
CHEM1000 v.1 Principles and Processes in Chemistry 7.0 25.0
STRU-EDSCI v.2 Education Specialty and Science Teaching Area Stream (BEd Secondary) 150.0
OR
STRU-MATHM v.2 Mathematics Education Minor Teaching Area Stream (BEd Secondary) 150.0
OR
STRU-ENGLM v.2 English Education Minor Teaching Area Stream (BEd Secondary) 150.0
OR
STRU-CHEMB v.2 Broadening Chemistry Teaching Area Stream (BEd Secondary) 150.0
OR
STRU-HUMAM v.2 Humanities and Social Sciences - Humanities Education Minor Teaching Area Stream (BEd Secondary) 150.0
OR
STRU-PARTM v.2 The Arts - Performing Arts Education Minor Teaching Area Stream (BEd Secondary) 150.0
OR
STRU-SOSCM v.2 Humanities and Social Sciences - Social Sciences Education Minor Teaching Area Stream (BEd Secondary) 150.0
OR
STRU-VARTM v.2 The Arts - Visual Arts Education Minor Teaching Area Stream (BEd Secondary) 150.0
175.0

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
EDSC4022 v.1 Curriculum and Instruction Lower Secondary: Science 2.0 25.0
CHEM1002 v.1 Reactivity and Function in Chemistry 6.0 25.0
50.0

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
CHEM2005 v.1 Analytical Chemistry 7.0 25.0
EDSC4023 v.2 Curriculum and Instruction Senior Secondary: Science 2.0 25.0
50.0

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
CHEM2004 v.1 Chemical Structure and Spectroscopy 7.0 25.0
EDSC3009 v.1 Educating Adolescents: Diversity and Inclusion 2.0 25.0
50.0

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
CHEM3001 v.1 Environmental Chemistry 6.0 25.0
25.0

YEAR 4 SEMESTER 1

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
CHEM3004 v.1 Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy 6.5 25.0
SELECT ELECTIVES TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 25.0
50.0

* STRU-MATHM Mathematics Education Minor Teaching Area Stream requires Mathematics Methods ATAR (or equivalent). Students not satisfying this pre-requisite should choose MATH1014 as their Elective unit.

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