Hobart
Minimum enrolment numbers 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 will learn how the Australian Curriculum: Science describes the ultimate goal of science education as being the development of scientific literacy. Science is not simply a body of knowledge but should also be understood as a process of inquiry and a human endeavour. You will engage with scientific understanding about the natural world and learn how science can be taught to primary students in a meaningful way that develops their curiosity and inquiry skills. The relationship between science and technology will also be explored through hands on activities and readings.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Primary Science & Technology Education |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EMT592 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Coordinator | Bruce Duncan |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Explain the content of current science curriculum documents appropriately to primary school children.
- Evaluate planning decisions and teaching practices for their potential to initiate and support effective and equitable learning in primary science.
- Develop and justify a repertoire of fair, valid and reliable assessment procedures for use in the teaching of primary science.
- Select and organise teaching approaches and resources to plan a program for effective learning in science with appropriately embedded connections to the general capabilities and cross- curriculum priorities of the Australian curriculum.
Fees
Requisites
Co-requisites
EMT502
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On Campus: Off Campus: |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Task 1: Explain a science concept (10%) Task 2: Determine prior understanding (40%) Task 3: Reflect on a teaching experience (50%) |
| 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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