STEM
Master of Teaching (Primary)PathwayYear: 2019
Overview
The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) specialised pathway further builds Teacher Candidates’ capacity to teach and lead in this critical area. Teacher Candidates will refine their understanding of teaching and learning frameworks and pedagogical strategies specific to the discipline of integrated STEM.
Last updated: 18 December 2020
Structure
Subject Options
The STEM Specialised Pathway requires a minimum of 62.5 points of study with a STEM focus, as outlined below. Teacher Candidates follow either the Coursework or Research Option.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90778 | Primary Mathematics Education 1 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
The three Maths/Science extension subjects below replace EDUC90773, EDUC90376 and EDUC90776.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90834 | Primary Mathematics Education2 Extension | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90860 | Science and Technology in Practice | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90835 | Primary Mathematics Education3 Extension | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
Coursework Option
A STEM focus must be taken in the two capstone subjects.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90833 | Researching Education Practice (Primary) | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90769 | Education Research Project (Prim) | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Electives
Teacher Candidates may choose between taking the STEM‐focused elective EDUC90794, a Place Based Elective (with or without a STEM focus), or one of the Alternative Electives. Refer to the full elective list for subjects.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90794 | Science in the Integrated Curriculum | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Research Option
A STEM focus must be taken in the two research-focused subjects:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90419 | Education Research Methodology |
February (On Campus - Parkville)
February (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90558 | Education Research Design |
Year Long (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
37.5 |
Last updated: 18 December 2020