SDG Detail

Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

Undergraduate program

Project description

This award provides a secondary teaching qualification. Students engage in an exploration of evidence-based practice in educational theory, curriculum and pedagogy. The integrated professional experience program allows students to apply, in secondary classroom contexts, the pedagogical knowledge and skills they develop in their academic and curriculum-based methodology units.

Year 2022

Location Australia

Organization Macquarie University

Project aims

Project outcome

1. Integrate an in-depth, broad and coherent knowledge of: discipline content, educational theory and practice relevant to secondary teaching. 2. Apply the skills in classroom practice required of a graduate secondary teacher. 3. Apply content knowledge in a specific subject area to design learning tasks that reflect best practice and meet curriculum, assessment and reporting requirements. 4. Plan for, facilitate and critically reflect on learning programs for secondary students. 5. Explain the implications for learning of students� physical, cultural, social, linguistic and intellectual characteristics. 6. Acknowledge and respect the diversity of students, including Indigenous and LGBTQI students and those of diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds, in order to differentiate teaching. 7. Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning. 8. Apply practical strategies for creating rapport with students and guiding student behaviour. 9. Work collaboratively and ethically with colleagues, engage with external professional associations and community representatives, and work effectively with parents/carers. 10. Use a range of modes and forms of communication appropriate to the audience within educational contexts.