Interdisciplinary Science Education (EDUC90953)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject focuses on the challenges and opportunities of interdisciplinary science education. It will provide the foundational knowledge needed to successfully design, teach and evaluate interdisciplinary science education by focusing on research and best practice. The subject will explore issues at the level of the curriculum in relation to (inter)national policies, and at the level of the classroom, pedagogies and assessment. Relations between the sciences, mathematics, engineering, technology and arts (STEM or STEAM) and the balance between disciplinary knowledge and (generic) skills will be discussed. The broader societal context will also be addressed; e.g., how interdisciplinary science education can contribute to scientific literacy for students with diverse abilities and interests, and to a more equitable preparation of all students for future studies and careers?

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

  • Critically analyse examples of interdisciplinary science education, applying principles underlying curriculum design, integration and evaluation
  • Review and evaluate on the basis of research how interdisciplinary science education can contribute to scientific literacy for students with diverse abilities and interests, and to a more equitable preparation of all students for future studies and careers
  • Use and apply existing research and theory to design and justify a unit for interdisciplinary science education.

Generic skills

This subject will assist students to develop the following transferable skills:

  • Critical reasoning and thinking
  • Creative and innovative problem solving
  • Self-reflection, career awareness and lifelong learning.

Last updated: 4 March 2025