Master of Education in Primary Sceince

Duration:
18 Months

Mode of Study:
Full-Time

Programme Coordinator:
Dr. Som Gurung

Programme Overview

The programme aims to prepare primary science educators with strong disciplinary understanding and contemporary pedagogical perspectives to enhance the quality of science teaching in Bhutanese schools. Grounded in national values and informed by global educational standards, the programme supports the development of reflective, inclusive, and future-ready teachers capable of contributing to innovation, inquiry, and sustained improvement in primary science education.

Learning Outcomes & Skills

On completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:

  1.  analyse the Bhutanese primary science curriculum in relation to theories of human development, learning, and curriculum design
  2.  apply knowledge and skills to create a learning environment that fosters scientific knowledge, skills, values and attitude in science education
  3. apply varied assessment approaches to make primary science learning meaningful
  4. design STEM promotional activities, awareness, advocacy, and relevant sensitization programmes to promote primary science
  5. conduct research on primary science education to inform instructional practices to improve student learning
  6. apply scientific knowledge, inquiry skills, and professional attitudes accurately across diverse science learning and teaching contexts
  7. lead primary science academic initiatives that strengthen professional learning communities
  8. experiment to ascertain deeper understanding of life processes, material properties and physical processes
  9. analyse emerging trends in education and education systems to adapt science teaching
  10. Integrate digital technologies and tools effectively in the teaching and learning of primary science
  11. investigate scientific principles and relationships through collaborative practices using appropriate experiments
  12. use data to make evidence-based decisions to improve learning-teaching practices in primary science education.

Who the Programme Is For

Most of the students enrolled in this programme will be government-funded in-service primary science teachers. The programme is designed to enhance professional competencies. Upon graduation,  students  will  be  prepared  to  assume  leadership  roles  in  professional  and instructional initiatives that promote knowledge & skills, research, and development in the field of science education and upholding Bhutanese values and ethos. Additionally, the programme establishes a strong academic pathway for graduates to pursue advanced studies, including doctoral degrees (PhD) in science education and related disciplines.

Curriculum Structure

Year I ( Semester I )

Modules
  • SCA504: Understanding Science Education
  • EDT504: Digital Pedagogy
  • MTA506: Educational Statistics
  • RES506: Educational Research Methods

Year I ( Semester II )

Modules
  • SCA505: Understanding Life Processes
  • SCA506: Exploring Materials and Properties
  • ASE504: Educational Assessment
  • RES507: Educational Research Project

Year II ( Semester I )

Modules
  • SCA607: Understanding Physical Processes
  • SCA608: Contemporary Technologies in Science Education
  • CUR607: Emerging Trends in Global Education
  • RES507: Educational Research Project (cont.)
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