This course meets professional learning needs for Science teachers in NSW and is accessible by flexible mode. It may also be appropriate for other teachers or students with suitable qualifications and experience. It is research-based to deal with contemporary issues associated with Science education and practices.
The course is delivered through a mixture of on-line and intensive on-campus workshops. However, if students prefer, they can attend on campus and be part of the full-time research culture of the university.
Entry Requirements
Entry is available to candidates with a Bachelors degree in Science with a distinction average plus an appropriate teaching qualification, or a Bachelors degree and appropriate teaching qualification, and additional research experience deemed appropriate (or equivalent).
Course Requirements
1. The degree program shall involve:
a) EDGZ922 Conducting Research & Inquiry (6 credit points)
(Pre requisite will be an Introduction to Research in an undergraduate degree OR EDGZ921 Introduction to Research & Inquiry)
b) EDGZ924 Research Proposal: (6 credit points), online with at least one compulsory meeting with the supervisors.
c) 12 credit points at 900-level chosen in consultation with course co-ordinator.
2. Full-time students complete 24 credit points of coursework in one session (all subjects are currently available in both sessions) and then have 12 months to complete their thesis.
3. Part time students follow the same schedule as full-time students but can extend their enrolment over 3 or 4 years.
4. Mid-year enrolments can be accepted for full-time and part-time students.
