edu5tps teaching primary science
TEACHING PRIMARY SCIENCE
EDU5TPS
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject Pre-service Teachers develop and critically evaluate the knowledge, skills and competencies to teach science in primary schools. You will explore innovative pedagogies and core conceptual understandings related to teaching and learning in science. You will investigate high quality curriculum resources available for teaching science topics, develop an awareness of the general capabilities and structure of the Australian Science Curriculum as a basis for state referenced curriculum documents. You will have the opportunity to examine contemporary issues that intersect with science education, suitable for classroom exploration. ICT skills associated with accessing, processing and communicating in a blended learning environment are embedded within the subject and assessment tasks. You will have the opportunity to develop unit plans and resources for teaching science and investigate interdisciplinary possibilities for planning and teaching. You will have the opportunity to observe, collect science resources, plan documents and teach science lessons in a school setting while on professional experience during this subject.
SchoolEducation
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPrem Kurup
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in the following course in order to undertake this subject: Master of Teaching Primary (EMTCP, EMTCPB and EMTCPW), Master of Teaching (EMTP)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsEDU5SDT
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
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
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
Teaching Science Constuctively
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorSkamp, K
Year2015
Edition/Volume5th Ed
PublisherCengage Learning
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
Select to view your study options…
Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Week 30-44, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPrem Kurup
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 33 - 33
One 8.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora Campus only.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 44
Six 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 44 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 4.00 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* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Report on Primary classroom-based inquiry investigation (1500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Online Science Portfolio = 3000 words This assessment will be scaffolded through the use of online modules and a number of module topics | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Online teaching science knowledge and skills quiz (2000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Bendigo, 2020, Week 30-44, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPrem Kurup
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 33 - 33
One 8.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora Campus only.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 44
Six 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 44 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 4.00 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* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Report on Primary classroom-based inquiry investigation (1500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Online Science Portfolio = 3000 words This assessment will be scaffolded through the use of online modules and a number of module topics | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Online teaching science knowledge and skills quiz (2000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 30-44, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPrem Kurup
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 33 - 33
One 8.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora Campus only.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 44
Six 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 44 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 4.00 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* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Report on Primary classroom-based inquiry investigation (1500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Online Science Portfolio = 3000 words This assessment will be scaffolded through the use of online modules and a number of module topics | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Online teaching science knowledge and skills quiz (2000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |