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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.
From 2022, STEM Teacher Candidates who have not yet completed EDUC90778 Primary Mathematics Education 1 will take EDUC91080 Mathematics Education: Primary 1.
From 2022, STEM Teacher Candidates who have not yet completed the extension subject EDUC90834 Primary Mathematics Education 2 will take EDUC90773 Primary Mathematics Education 2.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
EDUC91080 | Mathematics Education: Primary 1 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90773 | Primary Mathematics Education 2 | Semester 2 (Early-Start) (Online) |
6.25 |
EDUC90860 | Science and Technology in Practice | February (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90835 | Primary Mathematics Education3 Extension | Semester 2 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
Coursework Option
A STEM focus must be taken in the capstone subject.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
EDUC91009 | Professional Learning Capstone (Prim) |
February (Online)
Year Long (Online)
|
25 |
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 | Not available in 2022 | 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 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
February (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
July (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
EDUC90558 | Education Research Design |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Year Long (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
37.5 |
Last updated: 12 November 2022