Courses & Units

Science Pedagogical Content Knowledge 2 ESH355

This unit is being phased out, no new enrolments are being taken.

Introduction

This unit builds on the knowledge and skills developed in the previous unit, ESH155, but focuses more deeply on science education in complex and authentic contexts, including the demands of the senior science syllabi (years 11 & 12). Further development of confidence and competence in science pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) at the lower secondary level (Years 7 to 10) is also addressed. Greater recognition is paid to the nexus of learning outcomes, assessment and unit design with the aim of developing professional teacher judgment through the analysis of student work; the role of assessment in student learning and its importance in the design of curriculum is examined through literature, reflective practice and critique of student work.

Summary

Unit name Science Pedagogical Content Knowledge 2
Unit code ESH355
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Arts, Law and Education
Faculty of Education
Discipline Education
Coordinator Professor Sharon Fraser
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Advanced

Availability

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Learning Outcomes

  • articulate your understanding of scientific concepts, pedagogies, and PCK appropriate for secondary science students.
  • apply your Science PCK by planning authentic inquiry-based learning experiences for secondary science students.
  • design assessment instruments that facilitate student learning and inform unit plans and teacher judgements about secondary science student achievement.
  • critically reflect upon your own developing science PCK for future improvements in teaching strategies and student learning.
  • articulate your understanding of how ongoing professional learning contributes to enhanced student learning.
  • communicate in a scholarly and appropriate 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
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Requisites

Prerequisites

ESH155

Teaching

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Textbooks

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