TEACHING PRIMARY SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES 5-12
EDU3PSH
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will develop and critically evaluate the knowledge, skills and competencies to teach science and humanities in primary schools. You will explore innovative pedagogies and core conceptual understandings related to teaching and learning in science and humanities. You will investigate high quality curriculum resources available for teaching science and humanities topics, as well as develop an awareness of the general capabilities and structure of the Australian Curriculum. You will also have the opportunity to examine contemporary issues that influence science and humanities education. You are required to undertake Professional experience of 20 days in the upper years of Primary School (grades 3-6).
SchoolEducation
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPrem Kurup
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesEvidentiary Portfolio, Humanities Web Quest,ICT Science Resource, Science and Humanities Quiz
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites EBECB OR EBECP OR EBEL
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditions20 Day Professional Experience Upper Primary years 3-6
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Teaching Primary Science Constructively
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorSkamp, K.
Year2017
Edition/Volume5th
PublisherCengage Learning
ISBN017037971X, 9780170379717
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Teaching Humanities and Social Sciences in the Primary School
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorReynolds, R.
Year2018
Edition/Volume4th
PublisherOxford University Press
ISBN0190311363, 9780190311360
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningYes
Self sourced or Uni sourced
Uni Sourced
Entire subject or partial subjectPartial subject
Total hours/days required20 days – 140 hours
Location of WBL activity (region)Flexible
WBL addtional requirementsAll students will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this subject
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPrem Kurup
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 20.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICT Science Resource (1200 words) | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Humanities Web Quest (1600 words) | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Evidentiary Portfolio (1200 words) | Portfolio | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Professional Experience Placement Hurdle requirement: placement is compulsory and hurdle to pass this subject as it is required as per accreditation guidelines | Other | Individual | Yes | 0 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Shepparton, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPrem Kurup
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 20.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICT Science Resource (1200 words) | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Humanities Web Quest (1600 words) | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Evidentiary Portfolio (1200 words) | Portfolio | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Professional Experience Placement Hurdle requirement: placement is compulsory and hurdle to pass this subject as it is required as per accreditation guidelines | Other | Individual | Yes | 0 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |