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<p>This unit is designed to develop an understanding of the nature of science and technology and their relationship with society through an activity-based approach. Key scientific concepts will be explored. Design thinking and technologies to generate and produce solutions will be examined. Discussion and analysis of the teaching and learning activities will enable students to personally evaluate different approaches to teaching science and technology to cater for a range of learners in the classroom. The development of an enthusiasm for science and technology and the teaching of these is a major focus of this unit. This unit is part of the Bachelor of Education (EC & Primary) course.</p>
<p>A 15 day Primary School professional experience for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) is attached to this unit. During the placement, students will continue to develop skills and knowledge aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) through authentic, practical experiences under the guidance of qualified mentors.</p>
<p>Throughout the placement, PSTs are required to complete designated professional learning activities in collaboration with their assigned mentors.</p>
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<p>• Resources, content and teaching strategies to deliver effective and engaging science and technology curriculum, including how to pitch an introductory lesson at an appropriate level.</p>
<p>• Research into how students learn and the implications for teaching science and technology.</p>
<p>• Current curriculum with a strong focus on the development of lessons and practical activities that establish challenging learning goals through effective planning, structuring and sequencing of lessons/learning programs that use a wide range of teaching strategies.</p>
<p>• Methods and skills that are crucial to scientific inquiry, designing and making products.</p>
<p>• Conceptual ideas and processes about embedding science and technology, into classroom learning, understanding science as a human endeavour and the differences in learning progressions in science and technology.</p>
<p>• Science in everyday life and strategies in using these links in curriculum development.</p>
<p>• Exploration of a range of resources, including ICTs, that engage students in their learning in the science and technology classroom.</p>
<p>• Embedding literacy and numeracy strategies and ICTs to enhance teaching and learning in the science and technology curriculum.</p>
<p>• This unit contains a professional experience placement in which some learning and assessment takes place in that setting.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit is designed to develop an understanding of the nature of science and technology and their relationship with society through an activity-based approach. Key scientific concepts will be explored. Design thinking and technologies to generate and produce solutions will be examined. Discussion and analysis of the teaching and learning activities will enable students to personally evaluate different approaches to teaching science and technology to cater for a range of learners in the classroom. The development of an enthusiasm for science and technology and the teaching of these is a major focus of this unit. This unit is part of the Bachelor of Education (EC & Primary) course.</p> <p>A 15 day Primary School professional experience for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) is attached to this unit. During the placement, students will continue to develop skills and knowledge aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) through authentic, practical experiences under the guidance of qualified mentors.</p> <p>Throughout the placement, PSTs are required to complete designated professional learning activities in collaboration with their assigned mentors.</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics will include</p> <p>• Resources, content and teaching strategies to deliver effective and engaging science and technology curriculum, including how to pitch an introductory lesson at an appropriate level.</p> <p>• Research into how students learn and the implications for teaching science and technology.</p> <p>• Current curriculum with a strong focus on the development of lessons and practical activities that establish challenging learning goals through effective planning, structuring and sequencing of lessons/learning programs that use a wide range of teaching strategies.</p> <p>• Methods and skills that are crucial to scientific inquiry, designing and making products.</p> <p>• Conceptual ideas and processes about embedding science and technology, into classroom learning, understanding science as a human endeavour and the differences in learning progressions in science and technology.</p> <p>• Science in everyday life and strategies in using these links in curriculum development.</p> <p>• Exploration of a range of resources, including ICTs, that engage students in their learning in the science and technology classroom.</p> <p>• Embedding literacy and numeracy strategies and ICTs to enhance teaching and learning in the science and technology curriculum.</p> <p>• This unit contains a professional experience placement in which some learning and assessment takes place in that setting.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
070101 - Teacher Education: Early Childhood
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
113
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/edcel2012">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p> must not have completed 1 of <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=EDBED2012" target="_blank">EDBED2012</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=EEZED3721" target="_blank">EEZED3721</a></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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K1
<p>Understand the nature of science, science learning and key scientific concepts.</p>
K2
<p>Engage with a range of concepts related to technology and design thinking to produce solutions.</p>
K3
<p>Understand the relationship that exists between scientific knowledge, technological development, and social issues.</p>
K4
<p>Explore the roles of teachers and learners in a science and technology classroom.</p>
K5
<p>Inquire into their own and others’ teaching to connect theoretical learning with the practice of teaching.</p>
S1
<p>Apply strategies to ensure safety issues associated with the teaching and learning of science and technology are embedded in lesson design.</p>
S2
<p>Utilise a range of approaches to teaching science and technology and link these with current learning theories.</p>
S3
<p>Incorporate a range of resources, including ICTs, that engage students in their learning in the science and technology classroom.</p>
S4
<p>Design effective teaching strategies, including how to pitch an introductory lesson at an appropriate level, for the science and technology curriculum to engage students and enhance their learning.</p>
S5
<p>Reflect on, document and demonstrate appropriate professional standards in an authentic placement setting.</p>
A1
<p>Develop skills to communicate key scientific and design technology ideas.</p>
A2
<p>Apply knowledge of effective student learning and teaching strategies to organise content into an effective science and technology teaching sequence and to incorporate a range of resources.</p>
A3
<p>Implement curriculum, assessment and reporting knowledge to design learning sequences and lesson plans in science education.</p>
A4
<p>Work collaboratively with staff and student colleagues in developing effective teaching skills in the area of science and technology education.</p>
A5
<p>Successfully complete 15 days placement as demonstrated through documenting personal learning tasks relevant to the placement setting.</p>
Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Reflective writing, weekly questions and reviews of weekly classroom activities and lectures.</p>
<p>Portfolio</p>
<p>40% - 60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S2, S3, A1
2
<p>Develop sequential lesson plans, learning activities, resources including ICT and assessment incorporating links between science and technology and at least one other Learning Area. Prepare, present and reflect on a science and technology practical activity from one of the lessons in the sequence above.</p>
<p>Sequential lesson plans & Peer presentation</p>
<p>40% - 60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S4, A1, A2, A3, A4
3
<p><em>Demonstrate achievement of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers through the completion and submission of required online assessment forms by PST and school mentor/supervising teacher.</em></p>
<p>Placement Assessment Reports</p>
<p>S/U (hurdle)</p>
K5, S5, A5
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<p>Successful completion of 15 days placement.</p>
<p>Placement</p>
<p>S/U (hurdle)</p>
K5, S5, A5
Supplementary assessment available:
No
FedTASK
FedTASK
Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</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.
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.
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:
070101 - Teacher Education: Early Childhood
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
113
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/edcel2012">View unit fees</a>
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