EDBED2012 Science Education
This course is designed to develop an understanding of the nature of science and technology and their relationship with society through an activity-based approach. Key scientific concepts will be explored. Design thinking and technologies to generate and produce solutions will be examined. Discussion and analysis of the teaching and learning activities will enable students to personally evaluate different approaches to teaching science and technology to cater for a range of learners in the classroom. The development of an enthusiasm for science and technology and the teaching of these is a major focus of this course.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2025 contribution amount* $578
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $578
Grandfathered contribution amount - if you are a continuing student, who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
* For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.