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Planning and Assessing in Primary Science unit (EPR350)

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Introduction

This unit extends the theory and practical approaches introduced in EPR150, with a Years 4-6 (or early childhood*) focus. It continues to explore the nature and relevance of science as it relates to everyday life, and contemporary socio-scienti¿c issues, including sustainability. You will also develop strategies to explore complex global issues in age-appropriate, inclusive, and culturally responsive ways. This unit continues to build your scienti¿c literacy, alongside your understanding of scienti¿c concepts and big ideas across the four disciplines in the primary

Summary

Unit name Planning and Assessing in Primary Science
Unit code EPR350
Credit points 12.5
College/School Arts and Society
Faculty of Education
Discipline Education
Coordinator Doctor Michelle Parks
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Advanced

Availability

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

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 23/2/2025 24/3/2025 13/4/2025 31/5/2025

* 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 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate a critical understanding contemporary theories of teaching and learning science for primary school (or early childhood) settings.
  • Relate the Big Ideas and key scienti¿c concepts to the science curriculum to support the development of scienti¿c literacy.
  • Design an integrated STEM unit and deliver a learning sequence appropriate for primary school (or early childhood) students.
  • Re¿ect on your ongoing development of pedagogical content knowledge in science as it relates to your professional practice.
  • Communicate in a scholarly manner.

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
070103 $578.00 $578.00 not applicable $2,440.00
  • 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.
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Teaching

AssessmentPCK Quizzes (15%)|DigiExplanations (35%)|Integrated STEM (50%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (2009). The early years learning framework for Australia. https://www.education.gov.au/child-care-package/resources/belonging-being-becoming-early-years-learning-framework-australia
Campbell, W. Jobling, & C. Howitt (Eds.). (2018). Science in early childhood (3rd ed.)(pp. 163-175). New York: Cambridge University Press. [extra text recommended for Early Childhood students].
Skamp, K. & Preston, C. (Eds.). (2021). Teaching primary science constructively (7th edition). South Melbourne, VIC: Cengage. [both the 5th and 6th editions will suffice if you have a copy from the previous unit].

 

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Recommended

Campbell, C., Jobling, W. & Howitt, C. (Eds.) (2018). Science in early childhood (3rd ed.) (pp. 235-257). Cambridge University Press.
Fitzgerald, A., & Corrigan, D. (Eds.). (2018). Science education for Australian students: Teaching science from foundation to year 12. Taylor & Francis Ltd.
Gregson, R., & Doidge, N. (2018). Connecting with science education (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press.

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