The Education University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Integrated Environmental Management and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Science)DURATION
5 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
HKD 167,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* non-local students per annum | local students: HKD42,100 per annum
Key Summary
Introduction
BEd(Science) aims to prepare qualified, competent, professional secondary science teachers capable of satisfying the educational needs of learners with different abilities within a community that values multiple aspects of intelligence. Graduates will have attained academic excellence and professional competence for effective teaching of science in schools. In particular, they will possess a solid command of science subject knowledge and skills together with a firm and thorough grasp of the interrelationship between theory and practice. They will persistently affirm the importance of scientific literacy in our society and will be creative, responsible, and caring individuals who have a solid understanding of science, technology, society, and the environment, as well as a commitment to ethical values.
Program Aims
Upon completion of the program, students are expected to be able to:
- Demonstrate command and understanding of the subject matter and pedagogical content knowledge of one science discipline, Chemistry;
- Apply science knowledge and skills together with appropriate pedagogies to teach students with diversified abilities and backgrounds, in different school settings;
- Exhibit professional competence and attitudes in teaching junior secondary science and one senior science subject, Chemistry;
- Utilise different generic skills (e.g. problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity) in teaching and learning, and life-wide and lifelong professional development;
- Exhibit proficiency in biliteracy and trilingualism in Chinese and English that facilitates effective communication in school and social contexts;
- Critically and creatively analyze socio-scientific, technological, and environmental issues and concerns in the local, national, and global contexts; and
- Display commitment to teaching with a professional ethical attitude, and a global and multi-cultural perspective.
Admissions
Curriculum
Major (Biology)
- Foundation and Major (Biology) Courses (33 cps)
- Major Interdisciplinary Course (3 cps)
- Cross-Faculty Core Course (3 cps)
Minor in Junior Secondary Science (JSS)
Electives
- Free Electives (15 cps); or
- Second Minor (15 cps)
Education Studies
- Generic (24 cps)
- Pedagogy for Major (6 cps)
General Education
Final Year Project (Honours Project / Capstone Project)
Field Experience
Language Enhancement
Major
Education Studies
General Education
Final Year Project (Honours Project / Capstone Project)
Minor
Electives
Field Experience
Language Enhancement
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships have been established to encourage the pursuit of academic excellence and recognise students' academic achievement. Set up by funding from the University and donations from various organisations and civic-minded individuals, these scholarships are granted on the basis of academic merit, personal qualities and contribution to the community, amongst other factors.
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Career Opportunities
Graduates will lead to a qualified teacher status (QTS) in Hong Kong. They will have acquired sufficient subject matter knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge in their chosen science subjects. They can individually teach the junior secondary science subject and senior secondary science subjects and co-teach the senior secondary Integrated Science subject. They should also be capable of taking up non-teaching positions in editing, publication, community and social services, government, and non-government organizations, etc.