Science and Technology Education
Research in science, technology and environmental education is multi-disciplinary in nature. Academic programmes are offered at Graduate level only through the Centre for Science & Technology Education Research (CSTER).
CSTER is an interdisciplinary centre jointly administered by the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Faculty of Education. It is known throughout New Zealand and internationally for its research and scholarship, and for the use of its research in the development of policy, practice, curriculum, resources, assessment and professional development.
The Centre offers opportunities for professional growth for people working in science, technology, environmental and computing education.
RECOMMENDED BACKGROUND
Our students include practicing teachers, teacher educators, curriculum developers and community educators in New Zealand and from a range of countries in the Pacific Islands, Africa and Asia. Most are graduates seeking mid-career professional development through advanced study for higher qualifications.
PLANNING YOUR DEGREE
The Centre offers postgraduate diplomas and Masters papers in science, technology and environmental education and in doing educational research. As the major activity of the Centre is to promote and undertake research, study is also offered at doctoral level.
