Bachelor of Education (Secondary) - Chemistry

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In the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) you will choose a major and a minor teaching area depending on your desired career outcome. A good background in your selected teaching areas at Year 12 level (or equivalent) is strongly recommended.
Why choose this course?
Chemistry is the study of structures, properties, synthesis and reactions of molecules and materials. Chemistry teachers play a central role in developing students’ scientific literacy as chemistry is the enabling science fundamental to many other scientific disciplines, including biotechnology, environmental science, geosciences, materials science and food science. Chemistry teachers have the chance to link classroom learning to students’ real experiences through laboratory experiments.
With QUT’s Bachelor of Education (Secondary) degree, you will gain an understanding of approaches to teaching and planning instruction in chemistry and general science for the senior and junior years of schooling. You will be taught by leading academics and equipped with quality support and cutting-edge resources. You will be prepared to teach subjects in the Australian Curriculum.
Real-world learning
QUT organises professional experience (field experience) placements to give you the opportunity to work in real school classrooms, supervised by practising professional educators. At QUT you may be selected for additional opportunities to spend more time in schools and other settings to gain extra experience.
Career outcomes
Graduates will have a solid foundation of knowledge to teach chemistry and general science in secondary schools. Your career will be guided by, but not limited to, your chosen teaching areas. You will be qualified to teach at an intermediate level in your minor teaching area (up to Year 10). Teachers develop a range of skills which, in combination with work experience and personal qualities, may also equip them for a variety of careers including community education officers...