TEACHING SCIENCE

EDU2TS

2015

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.

School: School of Education

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Peter Cox

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: EDU2ST

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource Type	Title	Resource Requirement	Author and Year	Publisher
Readings	EDU2TS and EDU3ISL, Teching and Learning in Science (2014)	Recommended	Janice Koch. Compiled by James Carolan et al	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)

Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Noel Meyers

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, 2015, Semester 1, Blended