edu4se1 science secondary curriculum 1
SCIENCE SECONDARY CURRICULUM 1
EDU4SE1
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is taken by all pre-service teachers studying a science method (Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Physics) and is a general introduction to teaching science in secondary schools. 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. Pre-service teachers 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 Biology or Chemistry or Physics.
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:
- A combination of face-to-face intensives (with equivalent tasks) and online modules.
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:
- As above
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:
- As above
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:
- As above
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Week 06-24, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Cox
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 06 - 17
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 17 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 08 - 08
Two 8.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 08 to week 08 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: Evaluation of Teaching Resources = 1500 | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Task 2: Curriculum-based Unit Plan = 2000 | 50 | 03 | |
| Task 3: Reflective Journal = 1000 | 20 | 04 |
Bendigo, 2017, Week 06-24, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Cox
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 06 - 17
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 17 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 08 - 08
Two 8.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 08 to week 08 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: Evaluation of Teaching Resources = 1500 | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Task 2: Curriculum-based Unit Plan = 2000 | 50 | 03 | |
| Task 3: Reflective Journal = 1000 | 20 | 04 |
Melbourne, 2017, Week 06-24, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Cox
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 06 - 17
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 17 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 08 - 08
Two 8.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 08 to week 08 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: Evaluation of Teaching Resources = 1500 | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Task 2: Curriculum-based Unit Plan = 2000 | 50 | 03 | |
| Task 3: Reflective Journal = 1000 | 20 | 04 |