191905 v.6 Postgraduate Diploma in Science Education

PGradDipScEd(Curtin)

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Introduction
This course is designed for science teachers, advisors, curriculum developers and administrators in primary, secondary, technical and tertiary education institutions. The course is structured to provide for the systematic development of professional knowledge and skills through a substantial core of studies in science education reflecting individual needs and interests.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A relevant degree or diploma and teaching experience. However, other qualifications and experience may satisfy entry requirements.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. It is possible to undertake studies through a number of alternative arrangements. Students may elect to undertake the whole or part of their studies on a full-time, part-time or external study basis, and project work may be undertaken in short intensive periods such as annual holidays or long service leave. Not all units are available each year.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Special Note
In some Australian states, this course is considered the equivalent of a fourth year of training for salary and career purposes.

Course Structure				Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1
6575	v.9		SMEC 501 - Foundations and Issues	3.0	25.0
6576	v.10		SMEC 502 - Research and Evaluation	3.0	25.0
6645	v.9		SMEC 591(S) - Science Education Project	3.0	25.0
6648	v.7		SMEC 513(S) - Trends and Developments	3.0	25.0
6692	v.7		SMEC 592(S) - Science Education Project	3.0	25.0
			SELECT 3 OPTIONS		75.0
					200.0
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1				Hrs/Wk	Credits
6449	v.5		SMEC 620 - Gender Issues	3.0	25.0
6471	v.4		SMEC 693 - Special Topics	3.0	25.0
6473	v.6		SMEC 694 - Special Topics	3.0	25.0
6702	v.5		SMEC 503 - Biology Education	2.0	12.5
6703	v.6		SMEC 504 - Chemistry Education	2.0	12.5
10089	v.3		SMEC 695 - Special Topics	2.0	12.5
10090	v.3		SMEC 621 - Contemporary Issues in Science	3.0	25.0
11095	v.3		SMEC 541 - Primary Science Education	3.0	25.0
11590	v.2		SMEC 509 - Technology Education	2.0	12.5
12337	v.3		SMEC 622 - Classroom Climate	3.0	25.0
12987	v.2		SMEC 624 - Evaluation Issues	3.0	25.0
13583	v.2		SMEC 626 - Information Technology, Science and Society	3.0	25.0
301784	v.2		SMEC 555 - Learning Technologies for Teachers I	3.0	25.0
301792	v.2		SMEC 657 - Technology in the Classroom	3.0	25.0
301796	v.2		SMEC 556 - Learning Technologies for Teachers II	3.0	25.0