The Practice (PCK) of Teaching Science (9889.2)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-Campus |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Education |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Academic Program Area - Education | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 1 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 1 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
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.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
Prerequisites
Students must have passed 24 credit points.This unit is only available to students enrolled in an undergraduate Initial Teacher Education (ITE) course.
Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
11765 Foundations of Pedagogy (for students of the following courses):- 321JA Bachelor of Primary Education
- 322JA Bachelor of Primary Education (STeM)
- 323JA Bachelor of Primary Education (Creative Arts)
- 324JA Bachelor of Primary Education (H&PE)
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 06 February 2023 | On-Campus | Mrs Lucy Bennett |
| 2024 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-Campus | Mrs Lucy Bennett |
Required texts
Required Text:
Skamp, K., & Preston C. (2021) Teaching Primary Science Constructively (7th Edition). Cengage Learning.
(Discount code provided on Canvas Site-Cengage Learning)
Recommended Texts:
Fleer, M. (2015). Science for Children. Cambridge University Press.
Gregson, R. and Doidge, N. (Eds.) (2018). Connecting with Science Education 2nd Ed. Victoria, Australia: Oxford University Press. 9780190309343.
Murdoch, K. (2015) The Power of Inquiry. Seastar Education. (From http://www.kathmurdoch.com.au/shop/).
Additional resources will be made available on the unit Canvas site or through the library.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Approval of extenuating circumstances will be dependent upon the production of supporting documentation and at the discretion of the unit convener.
All assessment items required to be submitted online must be submitted via the appropriate Canvas drop box. It is the student's responsibility to upload the correct and corresponding draft or assessment item to the right submission section. Assignments must be submitted in a format accessible to the assessor(s), as stated on the relevant canvas site. If the unit convener and/or tutor are unable to access a submission, a standard late penalty of 5% of the total marks possible for the task may be applied per day until the assignment is made accessible.
It is important to note that no part of an assignment submission has been submitted for assessment in any other unit in this or another Faculty, except where authorised by the lecturer/s concerned.
Special assessment requirements
An aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the unit. All assessment items MUST be submitted. In addition to this, the required Professional Experience must be passed to receive a pass in this unit.
Academic integrity
Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.
To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.
Use of Text-Matching Software
The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.
Provision of valid documentation
Please note that the University takes student conduct very seriously. All documentation provided to University staff must be valid and the provision of fraudulent documentation carries with it potentially serious consequences, including suspension and/or exclusion from the University. Note that all allegations of student misconduct will be referred to the Associate Dean for Education (ADE) as a prescribed authority for investigation.
Learner engagement
A proposed breakdown of the workload for this 3 credit point unit is as follows:
Reading and private study: 50 hours
Workshop and online participation: 50 hours
Assessment tasks: 50 hours
Participation requirements
Attendance at all scheduled sessions in this unit is compulsory and absences could result in a fail. All absences need to be supported by appropriate documentation (e.g., medical certificate).
Successful engagement with all learning activities in this accredited Initial Teacher Education course is necessary to demonstrate that you have met the Graduate career stage of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (AITSL, 2011).
It is recognised that sometimes absence is unavoidable. If you are absent for more than two sessions, however, your engagement with the unit could be considered unsatisfactory.'
Note: This unit commences with week 1 on campus (see the timetable for rooms), and weeks 2 to 8 will be school-based to meet accreditation requirements of 3.5 days (Primary) professional experience.
Required IT skills
Use of Canvas and basic Word Processing software (eg. Microsoft Word) is required.
In-unit costs
Purchase of text/s is the principal cost associated with this Unit, as well as related resource costs for the teaching clinic sessions. A discount code has been provided by Cengage Learning for the prescribed text. This will be made available on the Canvas site for this unit.
Work placement, internships or practicums
This is a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) unit, and therefore additional student responsibilities are required in addition to those described in section 6.
School student and staff confidentiality must always be maintained (refer to policies on ATES - Professional Experience Handbook, ACT ED Teachers' Code of Professional Practice (or equivalent), and Student Conduct Rules), including for assessment items such as reports or essays. This applies to staff and patrons of any outside agency where an internship or other WIL activity is taking place. The professional nature of this unit also requires 100% participation in all learning activities (lectures, workshops, tutorials, practicals, etc. as scheduled – see section 3) for the successful completion of this unit (also see section 6c). If attendance requirements cannot be satisfied (e.g., timetable clash), it is recommended that you contact the Academic Programs Team to discuss rescheduling this unit.
As this is a professional experience/WIL unit students are required to undergo a Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) background check to undertake a placement for the unit. Students are responsible for arranging their own checks through the ACT Office of Regulatory Services and should register as a volunteer. There is no cost for the application when doing so.
Additional information
| This unit involves a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement to encourage students' practical development of key pedagogical and attitudinal skills essential for teaching within the 21st-century classroom. By working with young students and alongside practicing teachers within a school setting, this unit supports students to develop key pedagogical knowledge, content knowledge, and knowledge of students and how they learn. Furthermore, by engaging in collaborative teaching and planning each week, students will practice and develop important relationship skills to prepare them for future work within school-based teaching teams. Additionally, this unit will explore essential learning theories specific to the teaching of the Australian Curriculum: Science. These theories will underpin students' developing pedagogical approaches to instructing Science and Scientific literacy. |
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