Code MAAAKO
Physics Education Major
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About this Major
Designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to teach Years 7 to 12 Physics, and provides the extended content knowledge needed to address the demands and opportunities of the secondary school physics curriculum.
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 are developed within a range of science content areas. There is also a focus on collaborative teaching processes, whilst acknowledging the importance of individual creative practice.
Special entry requirements
All applicants are required to demonstrate satisfactory performance in Physics ATAR, with equivalents considered.
Code MAAAKO
Availability & Campus
| Location | Availability |
|---|---|
| Joondalup | |
| Mount Lawley | |
| South West | |
| Online |
Details
Structure
Students are required to complete 10 Content units and 2 Curriculum units. Content units educate students in the subject area and the Curriculum units explain how to teach the subject area to others. Students must also select the Math Education Minor (MIAAGW) when choosing this specialisation.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Students will complete the following units: | ||
| SCP1111 | Physics of Motion | 15 |
| SCI1187 | Form and Function in Biology | 15 |
| SCC1111 | General Chemistry | 15 |
| SCP2343 | Intermediate Physics | 15 |
| SCP2211 | Modern Physics | 15 |
| SCP3318 | Advanced Physics | 15 |
| SCP1112 | Waves and Electricity | 15 |
| SCI2123 | Astronomy | 15 |
| CUR4210 | Curriculum Enrichment for the Major Secondary Specialisation | 15 |
| (For the first year, students with ATAR Chemistry will select SCC1250 and students without ATAR Chemistry will select SCC1123. In fourth year, students may select to complete SCI2123 with the permission of the Unit Set Co-ordinator) | ||
| SCC1123 ^ | Chemistry for the Life Sciences | 15 |
| or | ||
| SCC1250 ^ | Inorganic Chemistry | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| SCE2101 | Secondary Science Education | 15 |
| SCE2102 | Secondary Science Education 2 | 15 |
^ Core Option
For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookNotes
Important notes
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Students may be required to attend the ML or JO campus
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse creatively to generate solutions/responses for scientific questions.
- Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical science situations.
- Evaluate critically to analyse, construct field or experimental approaches and interpret results to complex scientific problems.
- Explain disciplinary knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
This course is designed for students wishing to become secondary teachers of Physics.
Possible future job titles
Teacher, Education Officer, High School Teacher, Physics Teacher