SUSTAINABILITY THINKING (SCIENCE)

EDU5STS

Not currently offered

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.

School: Education (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Premnadh Kurup

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Articulate the complexities of sustainability education with particular attention to science, using key issues and systemic awareness.
02. Identify and apply contemporary pedagogical approaches for teaching science and sustainability literacy.
03. Analyse a current sustainability issue using a science focus and multidisciplinary awareness.
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.