An innovative initial teacher education undergraduate degree has been offered for the first time in 2016 at an Australian University. The degree provides for qualification as a secondary science and mathematics teacher through the completion of a four-year integrated science, mathematics and education program of study where the synergies available through concurrent, integrated study of content and teacher pedagogy are available. The paper describes the results of the analysis of data from science and mathematics school teachers and career advisors in relation to the potential market for the program and perceived advantages and barriers to students selecting the degree.
Funding
Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
History
Publication title
Australian Journal of Teacher Education
Volume
41
Issue
11
Pagination
77-89
ISSN
0313-5373
Department/School
School of Natural Sciences
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
Place of publication
Australia
Rights statement
Copyright 2016 The Authors
Repository Status
Open
Socio-economic Objectives
Assessment, development and evaluation of curriculum