Master of Education (STEM)Approved Abbreviation: MEd(STEM)
Western Sydney University Course Code: 1847.2
AQF Level: 9
Course Status: CONTINUING
This version of the course is available only to continuing or completing students.
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is 2021.
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.
For Commencement Year 2017 to 2020 - please refer to 1847.1 Master of Education (STEM)
The Master of Education (STEM) is designed for teachers seeking to enhance their knowledge in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and their capacity to plan, deliver and evaluate effectively integrated STEM learning experiences. Graduates will have specialised skills to enable them to critically analyse, reflect on and synthesise multi-disciplinary approaches to STEM teaching, drawing on appropriate theoretical knowledge, allowing them to plan and deliver exemplary practice in STEM teaching. Graduates will also gain the skills required to be STEM leaders in schools, developing, enacting and evaluating interdisciplinary curriculum reform for the future. The course is suitable for Primary and Secondary teachers.
Study Mode
Two to three years part-time.
Course Advice
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Online | Part Time | Online |
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Advanced standing
Students with a postgraduate (Level 8) qualification in a cognate discipline OR a bachelor qualification (Level 7) plus three years full-time professional work experience in the fields of teaching/education, political science, policy studies, human welfare studies and services, or behavioural science can apply for up to four units Advanced Standing.
Admission
Applicants for admission into the Master of Education (STEM)
- must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline and 2 years’ full time equivalent of professional work experience in their field Or
- must have successfully completed a graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher, in any discipline.
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.
Statement of Service
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 120 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Students may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Education (STEM) on completion of the relevant units. Refer to link below for structure requirements for this exit award.
1852 - Graduate Certificate in Education (STEM)
Core Units (30 credit points)
| 102824 | Research Methods in Education |
STEM Specialisation units (40 credit points)
| 102509 | Computational Thinking across the STEM Curriculum |
Choose two of
| 102323 | Leading Mathematics in the Primary School |
| 102324 | Assessment and Intervention for Mathematics and Numeracy Learning |
| 102321 | Mathematics for Contemporary Learners |
| 102322 | Addressing Diversity in Mathematics Teaching and Learning |
| 102485 | Science for Contemporary Learners |
| 102488 | Assessment and Intervention for Science Learning |
| 102763 | Applied Robotics and Programming in Secondary STEM Education |
| 102764 | Applied Mathematics and Science in Secondary STEM Education |
| 102511 | STEM Pedagogies in Practice |
Alternate units (50 credit points)
Students will complete five alternate units chosen from the STEM specialisation units listed above and/or the alternate units listed below (can be a combination of both lists).
Please choose alternate units listed below in consultation with the Academic Course Advisor.
1723 Master of Education (Social Ecology)
| 102165 | At the cultural interface - learning two ways |
| 101652 | Ecopsychology and Cultural Change |
and/or
1720 Master of Inclusive Education
| 102154 | Technology Assisting Learning |
| 102146 | Effective Working Relationships |
| 102147 | Assessing to Support Learning |
| 102151 | Managing Challenging and Diverse Behaviour |
| 102150 | Universal Design for Learning |
| 102324 | Assessment and Intervention for Mathematics and Numeracy Learning |
and/or
1726 Master of Education (Leadership)
| 102159 | Designing Curriculum Futures |
| 100701 | Leadership, Mentoring and Professional Growth |
| 102158 | Learning and Teaching in Challenging Contexts |
| 102168 | Principles and Practices of Evaluation |
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Students requiring 80 credit points of units (i.e. have obtained 40 credit points of advanced standing) will complete one alternate unit from the STEM specialisation units listed above
Or
in consultation with the Academic Course Advisor
One alternate unit as listed above from
1723 Master of Education (Social Ecology), or
1720 Master of Inclusive Education, or
1726 Master of Education (Leadership)
Recommended Sequence
Years 1 and 2 are offered in alternate calendar years and are interchangeable. Students select from the units on offer in each semester/ year of enrolment.
Year 1
Semester 1
One STEM specialisation unit
Semester 2
| 102509 | Computational Thinking across the STEM Curriculum |
One STEM specialisation unit or alternate unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Two STEM specialisation units or alternate units
Semester 2
| 102824 | Research Methods in Education |
Choose one of
| 102509 | Computational Thinking across the STEM Curriculum |
One STEM specialisation unit or alternate unit
Year 3
Semester 1
One STEM specialisation unit or alternate unit
Semester 2
One STEM specialisation unit or alternate unit
Note: Unit 102509 Computational Thinking Across the STEM Curriculum is on offer every second year