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Location: Hobart, Online

Minimum enrolment number of 12 applies to this offering. Should enrolments not reach the minimum number required for on-campus study, students may be transferred to the on-line offering and advised of this change before semester commences.

Introduction

In this unit you are introduced to the theory, pedagogical approaches, and practices of teaching Science in secondary school (Years 7–10) through the Australian Curriculum and the Tasmanian Assessment, Standards, and Certification (TASC) for senior secondary years (Years 11-12). You will explore the role of the teacher of science, including laboratory safety responsibilities, requirements and regulations. Lesson design, supervision of hands-on investigations, and demonstration skills will be explicitly taught during workshop sessions, and online learning activities will draw on current understanding of evidence-informed practices.

Summary

Unit name Science in Secondary Education
Unit code EMT537
Credit points 12.5
College/School Arts and Society
Faculty of Education
Discipline Education
Coordinator Doctor Donna Satterthwait
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/02/2027 16/03/2027 19/04/2027 13/06/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the core concepts, substance, and structure of the curriculum within the Secondary Science curriculum
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of pedagogical practices within the Science learning area
  • Apply knowledge of students, the Science curriculum, pedagogy, and context to design and evaluate learning goals, lesson plans, and teaching sequences within the Science domain
  • Audit content knowledge and develop a personal learning plan

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
070105 $613.00 $613.00 not applicable
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Co-requisites

EMT570

Teaching

AssessmentAnalysis of Observations (20%)|Curriculum Analysis and Audit of Content Knowledge (30%)|Lesson Sequence (50%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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