MSc in Science Education (Primary Science)
Introduction
The MSc in Science Education (Primary Science) is a flexible modular part-time programme which has been developed to meet the needs of teaching professionals at primary level in science education. This programme has been developed in conjunction with scientists, educationalists and practising teachers working at primary level in science education.
The programme modules are as follows:
Mandatory: (40 credits)
- Academic Enquiry (10 credits)
- Pedagogy of Learning and Teaching Science (10 credits)
- Research Methods in Education (10 credits)
- Scientific Thoughts Processes and Awareness (10 credits)
Electives: (choose 50 credits, can only elect one 20 credit module)
- Digital Technology & Science Education (10 credits)
- Teaching the Materials Strand (10 credits)
- Teaching the Energy & Forces strand (10 credits)
- Teaching the Living Things Strand (10 credits)
- Teaching the Environment Awareness & Care Strand (10 credits)
- Dissertation* (20 credits)
- Educational Product* (20 credits)
- Writing for Publication* (20 credits)
Please note: *Research Methods in Education is a prerequisite for the Dissertation, Educational Product and Writing for Publication Modules.
Duration : 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
Times:
- Full-time - Thursday (2-9pm) & Saturday (10-5pm)
- Part-time – One evening and every second Saturday (10-5 pm)
Cost : €6,300
Closing Date for Applications: 30th June 2011
Apply online: www.pac.ie
Further details are available from:
Postgraduate Administrator,
School of Education & Professional Development,
Waterford Institute of Technology,
College Street Campus,
Waterford.
Tel: + 353 51-302225
E-mail: pgace@wit.ie
About CALMAST
CALMAST (Centre for the Advancement of Learning of Maths, Science and Technology) is the first of its kind in Ireland that supports, promotes and researches the learning of Maths, Science and Technology. Based in the School of Education, CALMAST brings together expertise from the main stakeholders in Education – primary and secondary schools, third level and industry. Since its establishment in 2002, CALMAST has organised events for 30,000 students in the South East and many activities nationwide. www.calmast.ie
Brochure: Postgraduate Diploma & MSc in Science Education
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Msc in Primary Science Education FAQ
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How to apply using PAC
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