EDU4BI2

BIOLOGY SECONDARY CURRICULUM 2

EDU4BI2

2018

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject knowledge and skills are developed about pedagogical content knowledge, planning, implementation, assessment and reporting, and reflection. The emphasis is on effective teaching and learning within an Australian/Victorian context for Years 11 &12, drawing upon the examples of current curriculum and professional frameworks.Pre-service teachers consider, demonstrate and reflect upon a professional understanding of teaching method-specific concepts, issues and developments, safety, where applicable, and legal responsibilities, application of learning technologies, audio-visual materials, and resources.

SchoolSchool of Education

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Cox

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in either of the following courses in order to undertake this subject: Masters of Teaching Secondary (EMTCS, EMTCSB, EMTCSW), Bachelor of Education Secondary (EBEDS, EBEDSB and EBEDSM), Master of Teaching (EMTP), Master of Teaching Secondary (EMTS), Master of Teaching Secondary (EMTSB), Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Arts Education (AZAAE), Bachelor of Science//Bachelor of Science Education (SZSSE), Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching (AZATS), Bachelor of Science & Masters of Teaching Secondary (SZSTS), Bachelor of Teaching Secondary (EBTS), Bachelor of Education (EVEDB), Bachelor o f Education (RBEDM).

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Demonstrate knowledge of the concepts, skills, structure of the content and teaching strategies of Biology and Science Education, and an in-depth understanding of how students learn in Biology

Activities:
On line learning modules and face to face intensives

02. Critically analyse, plan and synthesise, a range of Biology learning and teaching activities and sequences for senior secondary students that involve a variety of pedagogical approaches and resources (including safe and ethical pedagogy and use of resources including ICT) appropriate to state and national curricula

Activities:
On line learning modules and face to face intensives

03. Describe, design and evaluate a unit of work involving a variety of teaching strategies that cater for individual differences in student learning (across a range of abilities) and integrate capabilities and priorities of state and/or national curriculum in Biology Education

Activities:
On line learning modules and face to face intensives

04. Examine the relationships between assessment, feedback and reporting, learning task design, student engagement and knowledge and skills to be developed in Biology, and apply to the requirements of curriculum documents

Activities:
On line learning modules and face to face intensives

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Albury-Wodonga, 2018, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Cox

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 33 - 33
One 8.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Task 1: Curriculum-based Unit Plan = 1750 words4001, 02, 03, 04
Task 2: Case Study of Issue/Teaching Resources (Produce and Publish) = 1750 words4001, 02, 03, 04
Task 3: Reflective Journal - equivalent to 1000 words2001

Bendigo, 2018, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Cox

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 32 - 32
One 8.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Task 1: Curriculum-based Unit Plan = 1750 words4001, 02, 03, 04
Task 2: Case Study of Issue/Teaching Resources (Produce and Publish) = 1750 words4001, 02, 03, 04
Task 3: Reflective Journal - equivalent to 1000 words2001

Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Cox

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 32 - 32
One 8.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Task 1: Curriculum-based Unit Plan = 1750 words4001, 02, 03, 04
Task 2: Case Study of Issue/Teaching Resources (Produce and Publish) = 1750 words4001, 02, 03, 04
Task 3: Reflective Journal - equivalent to 1000 words2001