Master of Education (Mathematics and Science Education)

• General information
• Target group
• Course outline
• Students must complete two core subjects plus two or three electives and a project, or two core subjects plus four electives.

General information

Course code: 3208* Clayton campus * Course coordinator: Professor Richard Gunstone (telephone (03) 9905 2819 or (03) 9905 2784 for initial inquiries)

Target group

This course is designed to meet the needs of teachers, coordinators, text and curriculum developers and lecturers at all levels wishing to increase their understanding of recent developments in teaching, assessment, curriculum and research in science and mathematics education, as well as teachers and other educators who wish to gain higher qualifications and research expertise in science and mathematics education.

Course outline

Students must complete two core subjects plus two or three electives and a project, or two core subjects plus four electives.

Core subjects

• EDF6401 Research on teaching and learning science and mathematics
• EDF6402 Research on science and mathematics curriculum

Elective subjects
Students may choose elective subjects relevant to their course from those that are timetabled in 2001 after obtaining approval from the Course Co-ordinator.
Research subject
A research elective such as EDF6001 (Research methodology) must be included if the student intends taking up a research project option.
Research project

• research project of approximately 10,000 words - 12 credit points (option two) or
• research project of approximately 20,000 words - 24 credit points (option three)

This is a conceptual outline only. It gives a general indication of how the course will progress and is subject to change without notice. Students should consult their course coordinator to assist in planning their program.

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