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<p>This unit is the first in a sequence of two that focuses on curriculum and pedagogy in the Science specialist teaching area for postgraduate Pre-Service Teachers (PSTs). It provides PSTs with an understanding of the nature of science, the role of science in our community, and the changing role of science education. PSTs explore a range of approaches to teaching Science within a constructivist paradigm and examine ways to develop scientifically literate students.</p>
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<p> Examining science as a field of human knowledge and endeavour, the links between science and other areas of knowledge and between the traditional science disciplines.</p>
<p>A critical evaluation of teaching approaches and dispositions, strategies and resources and their application in Science, including constructivism and scaffolding, inquiry and discovery learning, strategies for building subject-specific literacy, numeracy and practical work.</p>
<p>Science teaching - using curriculum policies and guidelines for lesson planning, implementation, teaching, evaluation, reflection and assessment purposes</p>
<p>Critical examination of educational, social and cultural issues that impact on Science education and how these might be addressed.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit is the first in a sequence of two that focuses on curriculum and pedagogy in the Science specialist teaching area for postgraduate Pre-Service Teachers (PSTs). It provides PSTs with an understanding of the nature of science, the role of science in our community, and the changing role of science education. PSTs explore a range of approaches to teaching Science within a constructivist paradigm and examine ways to develop scientifically literate students.</p>
Unit content
<p> Examining science as a field of human knowledge and endeavour, the links between science and other areas of knowledge and between the traditional science disciplines.</p> <p>A critical evaluation of teaching approaches and dispositions, strategies and resources and their application in Science, including constructivism and scaffolding, inquiry and discovery learning, strategies for building subject-specific literacy, numeracy and practical work.</p> <p>Science teaching - using curriculum policies and guidelines for lesson planning, implementation, teaching, evaluation, reflection and assessment purposes</p> <p>Critical examination of educational, social and cultural issues that impact on Science education and how these might be addressed.</p> <p><br></p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
070301 - Curriculum Studies
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/edbed3029">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed "EDDDE3002"</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Develop understandings about the nature of Science as a constantly developing field of knowledge and the processes of scientific thinking which support this development.</p>
K2
<p>Know about recent developments in Science and how Science impacts on the everyday world.</p>
K3
<p>Gain understanding of contemporary curriculum policies and guidelines relevant to teaching and assessing Science in the middle years.</p>
K4
<p>Have knowledge of a range of theoretical and pedagogical approaches, which incorporate spacing and retrieval practice, build on preceding knowledge and help students retrieve previous learning relevant to learning and teaching in Science.</p>
K5
<p>Demonstrate specific teaching strategies related to Science.</p>
K6
<p>Examine different ways of collecting data about student learning.</p>
K7
<p>Develop an understanding of scientific literacy and the teaching of global issues including sustainability and ethics.</p>
S1
<p>Reflect critically on practice, make positive use of feedback and learn in ongoing ways about teaching Science.</p>
S2
<p>Use appropriate theoretical frameworks and a range of effective and inclusive teaching strategies to produce effective and engaging learning experiences which cater for a range of learners.</p>
S3
<p>Articulate and justify planning, teaching and assessment practices.</p>
S4
<p>Use a variety of resources in the classroom to enhance learning.</p>
S5
<p>Communicate effectively with learners and colleagues, including a clear explanation of what students are expected to learn and chunking the learning into</p><p>manageable tasks.</p>
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<p>Develop skills in the collection of formative assessment data.</p>
S7
<p>Structure scientific teaching in response to global issues such as sustainability and ethics.</p>
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<p>Create a lesson series based on a science concept for middle years student, including sequencing of tasks which build upon knowledge and skills, meet the students where they are at and explain the progression of skills necessary to complete the tasks.</p>
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<p>Build a six-week unit of curriculum related to global issues.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Construct a series of lesson plans that teach a scientific concept and literacies to middle years students. Present a practical lesson to peers. Collect data based on feedback from peers.</p>
<p>Lesson plan and peer teaching</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, K5, K6, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, A1
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<p>Develop a curriculum planner that responds to global issues (sustainability, ethics, etc.) for a 6-week unit of work for middle years Science that includes details of lessons and a map of formative and summative assessment tasks.</p>
<p>Development of a curriculum resource</p>
<p>50-70%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K6, K7, S2, S3, S4, S6, S7, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
070301 - Curriculum Studies
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/edbed3029">View unit fees</a>
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