Build practical expertise in delivering innovative, differentiated science education for Years 7-10 students. This course helps teachers apply curriculum and contemporary pedagogical theories to boost student engagement and learning outcomes.
Refresh your science content knowledge
Focus on science subjects relevant to secondary education while integrating updated content knowledge suited for contemporary classrooms.
Strengthen your pedagogical practice
Learn to design teaching sequences that foster scientific thinking, ethical understanding, and inclusivity based on evidence and curricular frameworks.
Learn from expert educators
Deakin experts guide you through curriculum-aligned pedagogy, assessment strategies, and discipline-specific approaches to effective science teaching.
Apply learning in your teaching context
Develop tailored teaching and learning sequences supported by formative feedback to enhance your impact in secondary science classrooms.
How will the skills you learn help in your career?
You’ll develop practical science teaching techniques and curriculum expertise to enhance your effectiveness and career progression in secondary education.
How will you be assessed?
Assessment requires building a portfolio of evidence through formative tasks and developing a research proposal demonstrating your pedagogical approach and content mastery.
Will I receive university credits?
Upon successful completion of the written assessment, you’ll be awarded 0.5 Postgraduate Level Credits from Deakin University, and a Credly digital badge. You can build up your credits by completing more microcredentials offered by Deakin University.
