edu2ts teaching science
TEACHING SCIENCE
EDU2TS
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students develop and critically evaluate knowledge, skills and competence to teach science in primary schools. Students explore innovative pedagogies and core conceptual understanding related to teaching and learning in science. Students investigate high quality curriculum resources available for teaching science topics, with a particular focus on AusVELS.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Cox
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects EDU2ST
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Teaching Primary Science Constructively | Prescribed | Skamp, K and Preston, C., 5th Edition, 2015 | CENGAGE LEARNING |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop and represent accurate understandings of key physical and chemical science concepts
- Activities:
- Online quizzes (8) Chemistry Animation Assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
02. Investigate variations of student understanding or perspective and recognise implications for teaching and learning of core physical and chemical science concepts.
- Activities:
- Physical Science Teaching Webfolio
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
03. Deconstruct and evaluate practical and pedagogical aspects of science-learning activities and units, including aspects of quality, success, improvement and consequences.
- Activities:
- Chemistry Animation Assignment Physical Science Teaching Webfolio
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Cox
Class requirements
Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus one hour online learning per week"
WorkShop
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry Animation Assignment | Paired task | 40 | 01, 02 |
| On-line self-paced topic reviews and quiz (8) | 20 | 01, 03 | |
| Physical Science Teaching Webfolio | 40 | 03 |
Mildura, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDeborah Neal
Class requirements
Lecture/Workshop
One 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus online learning"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry Animation Assignment | Paired task | 40 | 01, 02 |
| On-line self-paced topic reviews and quiz (8) | 20 | 01, 03 | |
| Physical Science Teaching Webfolio | 40 | 03 |