Program Overview
This program is designed for teachers seeking specialization as secondary science teachers for grades 7-10. Through coursework focused on science content knowledge, inquiry skills, and the nature of science aligned with the WA secondary curriculum, teachers will enhance their pedagogical skills to develop engaging science programs for lower secondary students. Upon completion, graduates will be qualified as secondary school science teachers.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This major is specifically designed for qualified teachers who are interested in upskilling to become secondary science teachers. In this major, you’ll gain science content knowledge, science inquiry skills and an understanding of the nature of science integral to the WA secondary science curriculum. You’ll build on your existing skills as a teacher to create effective and engaging science programs for lower secondary students.
Objectives:
- Gain science content knowledge, science inquiry skills and an understanding of the nature of science integral to the WA secondary science curriculum.
- Build on existing skills as a teacher to create effective and engaging science programs for lower secondary students.
Program Description:
- This major is specifically designed for qualified teachers who are interested in upskilling to become secondary science teachers.
- The program focuses on the three strands of the WA secondary science curriculum: Science Understanding (with a focus on Chemistry and Physics), Science Inquiry Skills, and Science as a Human Endeavour.
- The program emphasizes effective, student-centred pedagogy in secondary science teaching.
Careers:
Upon completion of this major, you’ll be qualified as a secondary school science teacher for Years 7-10.
Other:
- 3 reasons to study Education at Murdoch:
- Part-time or online options help you fit study into your working life.
- Mentored by experienced teaching professionals who are here to support you in becoming a confident, creative and flexible educator.
