Science Education
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Introduction
On this page you will find information about studying science and technology education at UNE. Teacher education, including primary science, has a long history at UNE, being established in 1928 at the previous teachers’ college, with secondary science introduced in the 1950s and a one year Dip Ed for science graduates being introduced in the 1960s. High quality provision at UNE is well established, which is reflected in the demand for our graduates as teachers. Our priority in our teacher education courses is for active and meaningful learning with application of science and technology to real life phenomena and important social and environmental issues. We emphasise that learning science and technology is interesting, engaging and increases our appreciation and understanding of the world. As developing teachers we encourage you to be confident and creative in your approach to science and technology education.
Why study Science Education at UNE?
At UNE we have great on-campus accommodation, a vibrant campus life, excellent distance-education, sporting facilities, skilled and experienced staff, and more.
Aside from UNE being a great place to study there are many other reasons to study science and technology education as part of a teaching qualification at UNE. We have an outstanding external study program, which is evident in the fact that 80% of our student body studies externally. We provide on-line support for external programmes, including podcasts and discussion forums, and residential schools provide student-teacher interaction for most of our externally offered units. On campus courses offer full interaction with staff and students in stimulating workshops and seminars related to teaching science and technology. All students engage in practical teaching experience in schools as part of their course.
Science and technology tutors (links) are widely experienced in school and university environments, so they can support students from first hand experience in their development as teachers. Science and technology tutors actively carry out research into science learning and science in relation to education for sustainability, which directly informs the education programmes.
Secondary education courses also include science study at university level within the science department as well as science education.
Courses
Bachelor of Education BEd (Primary): Including Primary Science and Technology Education Curriculum Studies and Environmental Education
On Campus
4 years enrolment for full time; up to 8 years part time
Bachelor of General Studies/ Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) BGenStuds/ BTeach): Including Primary Science and Technology Education Curriculum Studies
Off Campus
4 enrolment for full time, up to 8 years part time
Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) BSc/BTeach: Major in: Biology; Biochemistry/Genetics; Physiology; Ecology; Chemistry; Earth and Environmental Science; Geology; Information Technology and Mathematics; Physics.
4 years enrolment for full time, up to 7 or 8 years part time
On and off campus
In-service / postgraduate courses
Bachelor of Education BEd (Primary and Secondary): For teachers who need to upgrade their teaching qualification (includes Science and Technology Education)
1/2 enrolment for full time, up to 2/4 years part time
Bachelor of Teaching BTeach (Secondary); For candidates with degrees or three year teaching diploma (includes Science and Technology Education)
Up to 3 years FT or 8 years pt
Units on offer
Click here for UNE's course and unit database.
EDSE 161 The Changing Australian Environment
EDSE 163 Scientific Studies I
EDSE 164 Scientific Studies II
EDSE 213 Primary Science and Technology Curriculum Studies
EDSE 262 Environmental Science for the School Curriculum
EDSE 368 Designing and Making in the Primary Classroom
EDSE 464 Environment, Technology and Society
EDSE 466 Science and Technology Education
EDSE 467 Teaching Environmental Health in Soil and Water
EDSE 468 Connecting with Genetics Education
EDSE 563 Foundations in Science Education
EDSE 963 Primary Science and Technology Education
EDSE 964 Secondary Education: Science 7-10
EDSE 965 Secondary Education: Science 11-12
EDSE 966 Secondary Education: Agriculture 7-12
EDUC 190 Curriculum Studies
Accreditation
Science and technology education is a required element in pre-service teacher education programmes for all primary teachers. Secondary teachers carry out educational studies and also specialise within subject areas, which may include science and technology education as a major or minor component.
Careers
Opportunities for primary and secondary science teachers are available in both the Public and private education sectors. For information about opportunities in New South Wales please refer to the following sites.
NSW Department of Education
https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/
Association of Independent Schools of NSW
http://www.aisnsw.edu.au/Main/
Partnership and Industry Links
The Australian Science Teachers Association is a federation of eight state and territory Science Teacher Associations (STAs), strives to be a national representative body of high distinction, considered among Australia's premier professional teacher associations.
http://www.asta.edu.au/
Lecturing Staff
Full time:
Dr Mike Littledyke (coordinator)
mlittled@une.edu.au
Tel: 67732509
Dr Neil Taylor
ntaylor6@une.edu.au
Tel: 67735064
Dr Terry Lyons
tlyons@pobox.une.edu.au
Tel: 67732983
Two further full time Science and Technology Education tutors are in process of being appointed
Science and Technology Education Technician
Rick Porter
rporte2@pobox.une.edu.au
Tel: 67732564
Other staff
Dr Peter Fletcher
pfletch2@une.edu.au
Tel: 67735062
Bruce McMullen
bruce.mcmullen@une.edu.au
Tel: 67733697
Julie Kennelly
jkennell@une.edu.au
Tel: 67733411
Honorary Fellow
Dr Keith Fleming
kfleming@une.edu.au
Tel: 67735062
Contacts
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