edu5sts sustainability thinking (science)
SUSTAINABILITY THINKING (SCIENCE)
EDU5STS
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students develop skills to teach science and sustainability in primary schools by exploring the scope of concepts, principles and issues in sustainability from a science perspective. Students research and analyse a current sustainability issue from which they develop unit plans and resources for teaching in a primary school. Students will be involved in online and experiential learning activities. Interdisciplinary components are expected in the approach to this subject.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPrem Kurup
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
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 | N/A | Recommended | N/A | N/A |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Articulate the complexities of sustainability education with particular attention to science, using key issues and systemic awareness.
- Activities:
- Sustainability Education (Developed online resource)
02. Identify and apply contemporary pedagogical approaches for teaching science and sustainability literacy.
- Activities:
- Resources based on sustainability and sustainability projects in Schools
03. Analyse a current sustainability issue using a science focus and multidisciplinary awareness.
- Activities:
- La Trobe University Wildlife Sanctuary and/or Envizi data access, interpretation and development into creative tools
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2016, Week 35-47, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPrem Kurup
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 40 - 40
One 2.5 days lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 40 to week 40 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus directed online learning activities"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research and analyse a current sustainability issue (2400 words) | 40 | 01, 03 | |
| Create a learning sequence and lesson plans to address the issue in Assessment 1 (3600 words) | 60 | 02 |