Diploma Secondary Teaching – INTEGRATED SCIENCE EDUCATION

PROGRAM INFORMATION

TYPE: DIPLOMA
DURATION: 3 YEARS
ACCREDITATION: HEA, ZQF LEVEL 6

Diploma in Integrated Science

Integrated Science Education is designed to provide students with a holistic understanding of various scientific disciplines, fostering critical thinking skills, scientific literacy, and problem-solving abilities. It recognizes that science is interconnected and helps students make connections between different scientific concepts, promoting a well-rounded scientific education.

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Program Outline

YEAR 1 
COURSE CODECOURSE TITLE
HPE 41002History and Philosophy of Education
CSS 41003Communication and study skills
EPS 41004Education Psychology and Sociology of Education
ICT 41005Information Communication Technology
ISE 41111Integrated Science teaching method I
ISE 41115Foundation Biology I
ISE 41116Foundation Chemistry I
ISE 41117Foundation Physics I
YEAR 2 
COURSE CODECOURSE TITLE
CRE 42004Curriculum studies and assessment
ERP 42002Education Research
SGC 42001Special education, guidance and counselling
STP 42003Teaching practice I
ISE 42111Integrated science teaching methods II
ISE 42115Biology II-Plant and animal Physiology
ISE 42116Chemistry II-chemical processes
ISE 42117Physics II- Optics and wave motion
YEAR 3 
COURSE CODECOURSE TITLE
EED 43001Entrepreneurship Education 
ELE 43061English Language teaching methods III
ELM 43002Education leadership and management
ERR 43003Education Research (Research report)
ISE 43111Integrated science teaching methods III
ISE 43115Biology III- Genetics, Health and environment
STP 43004Teaching Practice II

Programme Aims and Objectives 

 

Upon completing an Integrated Science Education program, students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of key scientific concepts, principles, and theories in various scientific disciplines, including physics, chemistry, biology, earth science, and environmental science.
  2. Explain the interconnections between different scientific disciplines and how they contribute to a comprehensive understanding of natural phenomena.
  3. Develop and apply scientific inquiry skills, including observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, data collection, and analysis.
  4. Apply critical thinking skills to evaluate scientific information, identify bias, and draw evidence-based conclusions.
  5. Solve complex problems by applying scientific principles and methodologies, including designing experiments and investigations.
  6. Conduct laboratory experiments safely and effectively, including proper use of scientific equipment and tools.
  7. Communicate scientific ideas and findings clearly and effectively through written reports, oral presentations, and visual representations.
  8. Apply scientific knowledge to real-world problems and issues, including health, technology, and environmental challenges.
  9. Explore the impact of science on society and the ethical, social, and cultural dimensions of scientific advancements.