Education (Science Education) (M.Ed.)
- Duration: 2 years part-time
- Admission Requirements: See bottom of this page
- Closing Date: 31st May 2013
- Course Coordinator(s): Mr Keith Johnston
- Course Administrator(s): Ms Keara Eades
- Course Email(s): master.education@tcd.ie , colette.murphy@tcd.ie
- Course Tel(s): +353-1-896 3568
- Course Url: www.tcd.ie/Education/courses/masters/science/
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This specialisation is of interest to teachers of science in second level schools, and others with a professional interest in science education. The course is designed to: (i) extend participants knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of science education in Ireland, and internationally; (ii) update participants' knowledge of their subject specialism.
Components Include:- The contexts of science education
- Learning theories in science education
- The student in science education
- Research issues in science education
The course has a taught component and a dissertation. The duration will normally be two years part-time or one year full time.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are normally expected to hold a good honors degree and have at least two years experience in the field of education.