Bachelor of Education Honours in Science Education

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

• Exhibit familiarity with major lines of debate in the specialisation within the field of science education.
• Provide well-founded interpretations of literature in the study, and succinct and accurate syntheses of written material.
• Locate studies in a relevant and coherent theoretical framework.
• Evaluate and apply specialist and applied knowledge in science education.
• Demonstrate sensitivity for and understanding of the relative and contextual nature of thought and knowledge.
• Provide well-founded interpretations based on a deep conceptual understanding and different approaches in Science Education.
• Interpret knowledge as a source of meaning and as a guide to reflection, choice, and action.
• Explore the dialectical relationship between theoretical and practical knowledge.
• Demonstrate awareness of the variety of educational contexts in which knowledge might apply.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

• Display a critical understanding of the principles and concepts underpinning the field of study and its boundaries and limitations.
• Communicate effectively using visual, science and language skills in the academic modes of oral and written persuasion.
• Analyse, evaluate, critically reflect on educational situations and address complex problems, applying evidence-based solutions and theory-driven arguments.
• Assess and evaluate various kinds of evidence for claims and theories in the field of science education.
• Justify conclusions with appropriate argument or evidence in theorising about science education.
• Identify and solve science education problems using critical and creative thinking to arrive at responsible decisions.
• Display intellectual independence and analytical skill in the development of systematic arguments.
• Make sound theoretical judgments and evaluations based on evidence.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

• Compete for major assignments and/or project reports by applying different research approaches and methodology.
• Collect, analyse, organize and critically evaluate educational and related information from primary and secondary sources.
• Evaluate and identify appropriate resources for academic work, including information and communications technology.
• Plan and conduct elementary piece of research using basic research techniques.
• Communicate accurately and reliably research results in written reports and oral presentations.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

• Interpret educational principles and concepts flexibly in a range of institutional contexts.
• Participate effectively in debates in science education and interact productively within a learning or professional community.
• Stimulate and encourage others to become engaged in disciplined thinking about science education.
• Communicate effectively with academic and professional colleagues and collaborate with others in addressing science education problems.
• Review and support views of others and initiate or facilitate discussion in a perceptive sensitive and thought-provoking manner.
• Uphold and respect rights and responsibilities as well as constructive criticism and commitment to service in the wider interests of all those represented in the school or wider educational environment.