edu4pst prim science and tech
PRIMARY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGIES
EDU4PST
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will explore the place of science in a primary school. Students will gain science knowledge and pedagogical knowledge and skill. The primary science curriculum will be explored both as a standalone subject and as part of Integrated Curriculum. Learning will focus on the application of science knowledge and understanding to everyday life. A range of learning technologies are introduced to students that are applicable across all areas of the primary school curriculum.
FacultyFaculty of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGreg Powell
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Enrolment in the Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Victoria Essential Learning Standards | Prescribed | Victoria Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) | VCAA, EAST MELBOURNE, VIC |
| Readings | Design and technology for children, | Recommended | Fleer, M. and Jane, B. (2011) | 3RD EDN, PEARSON AUSTRALIA |
| Readings | Integrating educational technology into teaching, | Recommended | Roblyer, M. and Doering, A. (2010) | 5TH EDN, PEARSON AUSTRALIA |
| Readings | Science for children: developing a personal approach to teaching, | Recommended | Fleer, M., Jane, B. and Hardy, T. (2007) | 3RD EDN, PEARSON AUSTRALIA |
| Readings | Teachers discovering computers: integrating technology in a connected world, | Recommended | Shelly, G., Gunter, G. and Gunter, R. (2012) | 7TH EDN, COURSE TECHNOLOGY CENGAGE LEARNING |
| Readings | Teachng Primary Science Constructively | Recommended | Skamp,K.(Ed) | CENGAGE LEARNING, 2012 |
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGreg Powell
Class requirements
Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShop
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Completion of an educational blog (2000 words equiv). | Completion of a weekly blog related to Science and ICT curriculum issues | 50 |
| Scinece Assessment Task (1700 word equivalent) | Collaborative experimental task:Investigative activity; Collaboratively conduct experiment, collect and analyse date and write a scientific report. | 35 |
| Technology Assessment EPortfolio (600 word equivalent) | An individual Electronic portfolio developed for use in interviews when applying for teaching positions in schools | 15 |