GENERAL SCIENCE SECONDARY CURRICULUM 1
EDU4GS1
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject knowledge and skills are developed about pedagogical content knowledge, planning, implementation, assessment and reporting, and reflection. The emphasis is on effective teaching and learning within an Australian context for Science Years 7-10, drawing upon the examples of current curriculum and professional frameworks. Students consider, demonstrate and reflect upon a professional understanding of teaching method-specific concepts, issues and developments, safety, where applicable, and legal responsibilities, application of learning technologies, audio-visual materials, and resources.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Cox
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in either of the following courses in order to undertake this subject: Masters of Teaching Secondary (EMTCS, EMTCSB, EMTCSW),Bachelor of Education Secondary (EBEDS, EBEDSB and EBEDSM), Master of Teaching (EMTP), Master of Teaching Secondary (EMTS), Master of Teaching Secondary (EMTSB), Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Arts Education (AZAAE), Bachelor of Science//Bachelor of Science Education (SZSSE), Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching (AZATS), Bachelor of Science & Masters of Teaching Secondary (SZSTS), Bachelor of Teaching Secondary (EBTS), Bachelor of Education (EVEDB), Bachelor o f Education (RBEDM)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject is available to students in an Education course who have completed a minor or major in a Science Discipline
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | The Art of Teaching Science | Recommended | Venville, G. & Daweson, V. 2012 | Allen & Unwin |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate knowledge of the concepts, skills, structure of the content and teaching strategies of Science Education, and an in-depth understanding of how students learn in Science.
- Activities:
- Learning Activities consist of a combination of face-to-face intensives (with equivalent tasks) and online modules. The online modules are a method-relevant blend of generic modules for all in the Cluster and modules relevant for particular methods. The online modules are: # Introduction to Method/Cluster # Planning # Curriculum # Assessment and Reporting # Diversity in the Classroom # Resources # Teaching Strategies, Learning Techniques # Field Trips # Safety Embedded within each of these above Online Modules is specific content and guidance relevant to teaching methods/disciplines, subject groupings and method clusters.
02. Critically analyse, plan and synthesise, a range of Science learning and teaching activities and sequences for junior secondary students that involve a variety of pedagogical approaches and resources (including safe and ethical pedagogy and use of resources including ICT) appropriate to state and national curricula.
- Activities:
- Learning Activities consist of a combination of face-to-face intensives (with equivalent tasks) and online modules.
03. Describe, design, and evaluate a unit of work involving a variety of teaching strategies that cater for individual differences in student learning (across a range of abilities) and integrate capabilities and priorities of state and/or national curriculum in Science Education.
- Activities:
- Learning Activities consist of a combination of face-to-face intensives (with equivalent tasks) and online modules.
04. Examine the relationships between assessment, feedback and reporting, learning task design, student engagement and knowledge and skills to be developed in Science, and apply to the requirements of curriculum documents.
- Activities:
- Learning Activities consist of a combination of face-to-face intensives (with equivalent tasks) and online modules.
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Cox
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Lecture/Workshop
Week:
12
-
12
One 8.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 12 to week 12
and delivered via face-to-face.
"The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task 1: Curriculum-based Integrated Unit Plan = 1750 words | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Task 2 (Option a or b. Case Study of Issue/Teaching Resources ) = 1750 words | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Task 3: Reflective Journal = 1000 words | 20 | 01 |
Bendigo, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Cox
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Lecture/Workshop
Week:
12
-
12
One 8.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 12 to week 12
and delivered via face-to-face.
"The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task 1: Curriculum-based Integrated Unit Plan = 1750 words | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Task 2 (Option a or b. Case Study of Issue/Teaching Resources ) = 1750 words | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Task 3: Reflective Journal = 1000 words | 20 | 01 |
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Cox
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Lecture/Workshop
Week:
12
-
12
One 8.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 12 to week 12
and delivered via face-to-face.
"The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task 1: Curriculum-based Integrated Unit Plan = 1750 words | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Task 2 (Option a or b. Case Study of Issue/Teaching Resources ) = 1750 words | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Task 3: Reflective Journal = 1000 words | 20 | 01 |