MJRU-SCIPS v.1 Science Education Major (Psychology) (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 (Psychology) Education Major prepares students with content and pedagogical knowledge to teach in the Psychology subject area in Year 11 and 12 as well as across 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
STRU-SOSCM v.1 Humanities and Social Sciences - Social Sciences Minor Teaching Area Stream is not available to be selected with this Major.
Major/Stream 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC1001 | v.1 | Foundations of Psychology | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| STRU-HUMAM | v.2 | Humanities and Social Sciences - Humanities 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-PARTM | v.2 | The Arts - Performing Arts Education Minor Teaching Area Stream (BEd Secondary) | 150.0 | |
| OR | ||||
| STRU-EDSCI | v.2 | Education Specialty and Science Teaching Area Stream (BEd Secondary) | 150.0 | |
| OR | ||||
| STRU-PSYCB | v.2 | Broadening Psychology 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 | |
| OR | ||||
| STRU-MATHM | v.2 | Mathematics 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 |
| PSYC1000 | v.1 | Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| 50.0 |
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDSC4023 | v.2 | Curriculum and Instruction Senior Secondary: Science | 2.0 | 25.0 |
| ANTH3003 | v.1 | Human Rights and Social Justice | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| 50.0 |
YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDSC3009 | v.1 | Educating Adolescents: Diversity and Inclusion | 2.0 | 25.0 |
| PSYC2001 | v.1 | Social Psychology | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| 50.0 |
YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC3000 | v.1 | Indigenous and Cross Cultural Psychology | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| 25.0 |
YEAR 4 SEMESTER 1
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSYT3000 | v.1 | Abnormal Psychology | 3.0 | 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. List of Streams to choose from based on MJRU-SCIPS CSF: STRU-HUMAM Humanities and Social Sciences - Humanities Education Minor Teaching Area Stream (BEd Secondary) STRU-VARTM The Arts - Visual Arts Education Minor Teaching Area Stream (BEd Secondary) STRU-PARTM The Arts - Performing Arts Education Minor Teaching Area Stream (BEd Secondary) STRU-ENGLM English Education Minor Teaching Area Stream (BEd Secondary) STRU-MATHM Mathematics Education Minor Teaching Area Stream (BEd Secondary) STRU-PSYCB Broadening Psychology Teaching Area Stream (BEd Secondary) STRU-EDSCI Education Specialty and Science Teaching Area Stream (BEd Secondary)
Institution
