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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.<br>
• 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.<br>
• Science teaching - using curriculum policies and guidelines for lesson planning, implementation, teaching, evaluation, reflection and assessment purposes<br>
• 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.<br> • 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.<br> • Science teaching - using curriculum policies and guidelines for lesson planning, implementation, teaching, evaluation, reflection and assessment purposes<br> • Critical examination of educational, social and cultural issues that impact on Science education and how these might be addressed.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
070105 - Teacher Education: Secondary
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Flexible Delivery - Ballarat (Blended)</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/edmas6017">View unit fees</a>
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<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>
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<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>
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<p>Be aware of a range of theoretical and pedagogical approaches, including constructivism, relevant to learning and teaching in Science.</p>
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<p>Demonstrate specific teaching strategies related to Science.</p>
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<p>Examine different ways of collecting data about student learning.</p>
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<p>Develop an understanding of scientific literacy and the teaching of global issues including sustainability and ethics.</p>
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<p>Reflect critically on practice, make positive use of feedback and learn in ongoing ways about teaching Science.</p>
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<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>
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<p>Articulate and justify planning, teaching and assessment practices.</p>
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<p>Use a variety of resources in the classroom to enhance learning.</p>
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<p>Communicate effectively with learners and colleagues.</p>
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<p>Develop skills in the collection of formative assessment data.</p>
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<p>Structure scientific teaching in response to global issues such as sustainability and ethics.</p>
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<p>Create a lesson series on a science concept for middle years students.</p>
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<p>Build a six-week unit of curriculum related to global issues.</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
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>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
070105 - Teacher Education: Secondary
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Flexible Delivery - Ballarat (Blended)</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/edmas6017">View unit fees</a>
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Internal reference: EDMAS6017 - U2.2