The Practice (PCK) of Teaching Science (9889.2)
Level: | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit |
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Credit Points: | 3 |
HECS Bands: | 1, 4 |
Faculty: | Faculty of Education |
Discipline: | Academic Program Area - Education |
Availability
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UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year Teaching Period Convener Mode of Delivery 2019 Semester 1 DR Amanda EDWARDS (Ph: +61 2 62012446 ) ON-CAMPUS 2020 Semester 1 DR Amanda EDWARDS (Ph: +61 2 62012446 ) ON-CAMPUS
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Syllabus
Students will build on their existing science knowledge and develop a broader range of skills in the teaching of science to young children. Students will: explore a range of science concepts; recognise the importance of science specific pedagogy; and, identify opportunities for creative integration of science learning activities when programming. A range of innovative science teaching approaches will be actioned and reflection on these experiences will allow development of personal pedagogic frameworks.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Review the theoretical underpinnings of effective science teaching;
2. Identify the value of careful planning with respect to science teaching;
3. Recognise that design of science learning activities as part of an integrated program of teaching adds an exciting and fruitful dimension to the teaching of young children;
4. Use a wide range of resources, including ICT resources, they have available to them for the teaching of science; and
5. Demonstrate great confidence in the level of content knowledge they carry into future science teaching.
Assessment Items
Contact Hours
3 hours per week and 5 days Professional Clinic within schools.
Prerequisites
Must have passed 36 credit points.
Corequisites
None.
Assumed Knowledge
None.
Incompatible Units
None.
Equivalent Units
None.
Referenced Courses
- 326JA Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education
- 321JA Bachelor of Primary Education
- 323JA Bachelor of Primary Education (Creative Arts)
- 325JA Bachelor of Primary Education (Graduate Entry)
- 324JA Bachelor of Primary Education (Health and Physical Education)
- 322JA Bachelor of Primary Education (STeM)