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Joondalup
Mt Lawley - Study Mode:
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4 years full-time or equivalent part-time - Faculty:
Education and Arts - School:
Education - Code:
Y68 - CRICOS:
074171B - Indicative ATAR (TER):
65
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Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Major In Physical Science Education
The science and education units in this major will focus on teaching processes and content that equips students to teach general science in lower secondary school and to take a specialist teaching role in physical science courses (e.g. chemistry and physics) in upper secondary school (years 11 and 12).
Emphasis is given to inquiry-based practical work, demonstrations, co-operative group work, whole class discussions and use of information communication technology to ensure effective learning and teaching practices in secondary science. Planning, teaching and assessment strategies will be developed within a range of science content areas.
Units in this major address key physical science understandings and provide the extended content knowledge needed to address the demands and opportunities of the secondary school physical science curriculum.
Related careers
Secondary Physical Science Teacher
Major structure
This unitset structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
The science and education units in this program will focus on pedagogy and content that equips graduates to teach general science in lower secondary school and to take a specialist teaching role in physical science courses (that is, Chemistry and Physics) in upper secondary school (Years 11 and 12). Emphasis is given to inquiry based practical work, demonstrations, co-operative group work, whole class discussions and use of information communication technology, to ensure effective learning and teaching practices in secondary science. Planning, teaching, and assessment strategies will be developed within a range of science content areas. Units in this program address key physical science understandings and provide the extended content knowledge needed to address the demands and opportunities of the secondary school physical science curriculum.
Special Admission Requirements
A satisfactory performance in WACE Mathematics General 3C/3D or Mathematics: Specialist 3A/3B and satisfactory performance in 3A/3B Chemistry or 3A/3B Physics, or equivalents are required.
Students must complete 10 Major Content Study units and 2 Curriculum Major units.
| Unit | Description | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Content Study Units | |||
| SCC1111 | General Chemistry | 15 | |
| SCP1111 | Physics of Motion | 15 | |
| MAT1137 | Introductory Applied Mathematics | 15 | |
| SCC1201 | Chemistry: Structure and Reactions | 15 | |
| SCP1112 | Waves and Electricity | 15 | |
| SCC2211 | Organic Chemistry | 15 | |
| SCP2343 | Intermediate Physics | 15 | |
| SCI1187 | Form and Function in Biology | 15 | |
| SCC2301 | Forensic and Analytical Chemistry | 15 | |
| CUR4210 | Curriculum Enrichment for the Major Secondary Specialisation | 15 | |
| Curriculum Major units | |||
| SCE2101 | Secondary Science Education | 15 | |
| SCE2102 | Secondary Science Education 2 | 15 | |
NOTE: Students should strictly adhere to the Course Plan for Physical Science Education to ensure that they complete their units in the correct semester of study.
This major can also be studied in the following courses: