INTEGRATED SCIENCE LEARNING
EDU3ISL
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students further develop competence and skills to teach science in primary schools. Students explore science, with a particular focus on the concepts within biological and earth and space sciences. They explore additional innovative pedagogies related to teaching and learning in science. Students investigate additional curriculum resources available for teaching science topics, with a particular focus on AusVELS and integrated curriculum. Students participate in an integrated teaching experience in a primary school where they design, implement, and evaluate an integrated science unit.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Cox
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites EDU2TS
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
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 |
| Readings | Primary Connections | Recommended | Australian Academy of Science (2008) | AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE |
| Readings | The Art of Teaching Primary Science | Recommended | Dawson, V. & Venville, G. (2007) | CROWS NEST: ALLEN & UNWIN |
| Readings | Learning and Teaching Primary Science | Recommended | Fitzgerald, A. (Ed.) (2013) | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate confidence, understanding and skills to teach science competently at primary level.
- Activities:
- TBE
02. Proficiently utilise a variety of teaching and learning strategies appropriate to the primary classroom.
- Activities:
- TBE
03. Clearly articulate an understanding of the links between science and technology.
- Activities:
- TBE
04. Explore children's prior understandings and address their alternate conceptions.
- Activities:
- TBE
05. Compentently use the AusVELS Science Curriculum and understand its links to the Australian Curriculum.
- Activities:
- TBE
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Cox
Class requirements
Practical
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.0 hours practical per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off Site
Week:
31
-
43
One 15.0 days placement - off site per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture
Week:
31
-
43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus one hour of online learning per week"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-line Science Concept Reviews (14 days after each topic lecture). | 30 | 01, 05 | |
| MSTIE Project includes documentation; oral presentation & practicum implementation (completed in pai | Hurdle: Satisfactory participation & performance to defined exit standards in compulsory supervised teaching practice. | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Mildura, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKymberley Barbary
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus online learning"
Placement - Off Site
One 15.0 days placement - off site per study period
on weekdays
during the day
and delivered via face-to-face.
Tutorial
Week:
31
-
43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-line Science Concept Reviews (14 days after each topic lecture). | 30 | 01, 05 | |
| MSTIE Project includes documentation; oral presentation & practicum implementation (completed in pai | Hurdle: Satisfactory participation & performance to defined exit standards in compulsory supervised teaching practice. | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |