Study Science and Environmental Education with us
This area option draws together expertise in environmental, sustainability and science education and it is also designed to take advantage of the diverse interests and experiences of the students undertaking studies in this area.
This area option explores questions and practices in:
- environmental education
- science communication practice
- science communication culture
- transforming sustainability education.
- Programs in Science Education
- Themes explored in Science Education
- Staff in Science Education
- Who is the program suitable for?
Programs in Science Education
Download the course brochure to find out how you can specialise in Science and Environmental Education.
You can specialise in Science Education by choosing one of the following courses (please note, handbook entries for these courses will be updated in October 2011):
| Program | Part Time | Full Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Education (by coursework) | 2 years | 1 year | |
| Master of Education (by research) (thesis and coursework) | 3 years | 18 months | |
| Doctor of Education (by research) | 6 years | 3 years | |
| PhD | 6 years | 3 years |
(*NB. The differing lengths of the Masters programs are based on the previous qualifications/work experience of the applicant)
Themes/subjects explored in Science Education
Science Education research students are working with educators passionate about the future of science in exploring themes such as:
- the interdependence of environmental, economic, social and political dimensions of sustainability
- place-based learning
- indigenous knowledge
- globalisation
- consumerism and culture
- student learning with simulations, models and artefacts in science communication in classrooms and beyond
- practical learning, pupil interest and identity in science education
- the organisation of the science department in staff and school development
- children’s and teachers’ perceptions and use of diverse technologies in science communication
- social, cultural and structural reform of school science programs
- the nature of science, conceptual change and argumentation.
Staff in the Science Education area
You will work with academics that are passionate about sustainability, the environment and science and have many years of professional experience as teachers and researchers. The specialists in this area option include Jeana Kriewaldt, Dr John Quay, Dr Christine Redman, Dr Maurizio Toscano, Dr Pam Mulhall and Jacinta Duncan. Discover more about these experts and their research.
Who is this program suitable for?
This area option caters to those with experience in formal as well as informal education settings; those from the environmental fields and those from the science disciplines; people with an interest in classroom practice and people with a focus on community projects, policy making or curriculum design.