edu4stm science teaching method
SCIENCE TEACHING METHOD
EDU4STM
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Knowledge and skills are developed about lesson planning, units of work, literacy and numeracy across the curriculum, and assessment and reporting. The emphasis is on curriculum development in an Australian context, drawing upon the example of the Victorian Essential Learning Standards, Victorian Certificate of Education, Principles of Learning and Teaching. An overview of alternative education pathways will be provided, including VCAL & VET. Strategic advice relating to teaching this discipline is based on learning theories, including safety and legal responsibilities, application of learning technologies, audio-visual materials, and resources.
FacultyFaculty of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorIan Bentley
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects EDU4SCA, EDU4SCB
Special conditions A sub-major in general science which includes studies in at least two of Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science/Geology and Physics or a sub-major (two years) in one of these areas together with a part study (one year) in another.
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Relevant VCE Study Design | Prescribed | VCAA | VCAA |
Readings | Science Teaching Methods in the Secondary Schools | Prescribed | Dawson, C. | LONGMAN, MELBOURNE. 1994 |
Readings | Relevant Australian and Victorian curriculum policy discipline guidelines | Recommended | VCAA & ACARA | VCAA & ACARA |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, All Year, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Cox
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
---|---|---|
One 1500 word assignment and presentation | Assignment to focus on either content, current issues or resources for this teaching method. | 30 |
One unit of work at VCE level | 35 | |
One unit of work at VELS level | 35 |
Melbourne, 2014, All Year, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIan Bentley
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
---|---|---|
One 1500 word assignment and presentation | Assignment to focus on either content, current issues or resources for this teaching method. | 30 |
One unit of work at VCE level | 35 | |
One unit of work at VELS level | 35 |