Hobart
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
This unit serves as an introduction to the theory, methods and practice of teaching science in the first four years of secondary schools (years 7-10) and the senior secondary school/college (years 11-12).
Particular emphasis is given to the consideration of contemporary issues impacting on the teaching of science and to the different approaches used in science teaching that address these issues. The importance of developing scientific literacy in all secondary school students underpins this unit. Relevant curriculum documents are introduced and used to prepare students for planning and assessment requirements of secondary teaching. Formative assessment of school students (or children) is modelled and will be evaluated. Students will learn to appreciate the safety considerations and the role of good organisation in handling practical work in the laboratory and on field trips. As well the development of information, communications and technology skills that enhance the learning of science will be identified and practiced.
Students are expected to understand and perform inclusive teaching techniques that foster a student-centred, inquiry based approach to science learning.
Summary 2020
Unit name | Introduction to Secondary Science Education |
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Unit code | EMT530 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education |
Discipline | Education |
Coordinator | Dr Donna Satterthwait |
Teaching staff | |
Level | Postgraduate |
Available as student elective? | No |
Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Requisites
Teaching
Teaching Pattern | Face to face: 3 hr workshops and lab sessions x 13 weeks. Online: Fully online with weekly readings and activities. |
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Assessment | Task 1: Lesson plan (20%). Task 2: Quiz (10%). Task 3: Lesson demonstration (50%). Task 4: Evaluation report (20%). |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Flexible Study Options
This unit is available face to face on Hobart Campus only and fully online via distance enrolment
Textbooks
Required | Please use the link to Co-op Bookshop below |
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Recommended |
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