TEACHING SCIENCE
EDU2TS
2017
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 | 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)
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Peter Cox
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus one hour online learning per week"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 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, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Deborah Neal
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 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 |