edu2tps teaching primary science
TEACHING PRIMARY SCIENCE
EDU2TPS
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will develop competence and skills to teach science in Australian primary schools. We will explore science, with a particular focus on the concepts within physical, biological, earth and space, and chemical sciences. Students will explore best-practice pedagogies for teaching and learning in science and investigate the curriculum resources available. We will also examine science inquiry skills, safety, science as a human endeavour and contemporary issues that intersect with science education and are suitable for classroom exploration. ICT skills associated with accessing, processing and communicating in a blended learning environment are embedded within the course and utilised in activities and assessment tasks.
SchoolEducation
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPrem Kurup
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites EDU1CAD and must be enrolled in one of the following courses in order to undertake this subject: Bachelor of Education Primary (EBEDP, EBEDPB, EBEDPM) or Bachelor of Educational Studies (EBEST, EBESTB, EBESTM, EBESTP) or Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (EBTP) or Bachelor of Education (EVEDB, RBEDM)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsEDU2TS OR EDU2SES
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Educating for Sustainability
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorNolet. V.
Year2016
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherRoutledge
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Working Scientifically: Implementing and Assessing Open Investigation Work in Science
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorHackling, M.
Year2005
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherDET, WA
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLhttp://www.angelfire.com/sc/staws/Working_Scientifically.pdf
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Education for sustainability in the primary curriculum: A guide for teachers.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorLittledyke, M., Taylor, N., & Eames, C.
Year2009
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Teaching Primary Science Constructively
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorSkamp, K.
Year2015
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherMelbourne: Cengage
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Learning and Teaching Primary Science
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorFitzgerald, A.
Year2013
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Current Sample Science Program
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorN/A
YearN/A
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherN/A
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
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Resource TypeWeb resource
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorText version
Year2008
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherAustralian Academy of Science
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLhttp://primaryconnections.org.au/about/
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPrem Kurup
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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Report on Primary classroom based on inquiry based investigation framework (1200 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
Portfolio (2000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Science Quiz (800 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPrem Kurup
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Report on Primary classroom based on inquiry based investigation framework (1200 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
Portfolio (2000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Science Quiz (800 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO4 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKymberley Barbary
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Report on Primary classroom based on inquiry based investigation framework (1200 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
Portfolio (2000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Science Quiz (800 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO4 |