edu3est teaching early years science
TEACHING EARLY YEARS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (3-8)
EDU3EST
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject pre-service teachers examine how young children in Kindergarten and the early primary school years can develop their understandings and skills in science and technology. Pre-service teachers will learn to develop curriculum to facilitate problem-solving and inquiry learning as teaching methodologies using social constructivist theory. The content of this subject will be informed by the research and practice of the schools of Reggio Emilia, in conjunction with the requirements of the relevant state and national curriculum documents. Pre-service teachers will enhance their knowledge and understanding of relevant curriculum documents and core concepts in science and technology and they will develop their teaching strategies to ensure these can be introduced to children in meaningful and engaging ways. The Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework, the Early Years Learning Framework and the Victorian & Australian curriculum documents are included in this subject.
SchoolEducation
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLeanne Grogan
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites EBECB or EBECP or EBEL or EBECEO
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
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
Language and literacy development in early childhood.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorEwing, R., Callow, J., & Rushton, K.
Year2016
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCambridge: Cambridge University Press.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Sustainability and the early years learning framework.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorElliott, S.
Year2014
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherPademelon Press
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Science in Early Childhood.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorCampbell, C., Jobling, W. M., & Howitt, c.
Year2015
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCambridge Press. Melbourne. Australia.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Teaching Primary Science Constructively
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorSkamp, K.
Year2012
Edition/VolumeFourth Edition
PublisherSouth Melbourne. Vic: Cengage Learning Australia.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
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-ordinatorLeanne Grogan
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 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 2.00 hours 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* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online Tasks (1200 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1 |
Activity Workbook (1650 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Inquiry based project (1650 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeanne Grogan
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 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 2.00 hours 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* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online Tasks (1200 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1 |
Activity Workbook (1650 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Inquiry based project (1650 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
On-Line, 2020, Online study 2/4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeanne Grogan
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 22 - 31
Three 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 22 to week 31 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online Tasks (1200 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1 |
Activity Workbook (1650 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Inquiry based project (1650 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
On-Line, 2020, Online study 4/4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeanne Grogan
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 46 - 0
Three 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 46 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online Tasks (1200 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1 |
Activity Workbook (1650 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Inquiry based project (1650 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |