Courses & Units
Science Pedagogical Content Knowledge 2 ESH755
This unit is being phased out, no new enrolments are being taken.
Introduction
Successful completion of this unit supports your development of core knowledge and skills for
teaching science. Through the development of this knowledge and skills you will have an
understanding of the necessary science pedagogical content knowledge, and appropriate
understanding of the importance of the nature of science in education, to contribute to your
development as a Secondary school teacher.
Summary
| Unit name | Science Pedagogical Content Knowledge 2 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ESH755 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Coordinator | Mrs Sarah Hallowell |
| Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
* 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 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
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.
- Critically reflect on the nature of Education and its Learning & Teaching.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| not applicable |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
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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Teaching
| Assessment | Assignment (60%)|Assignment (40%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View 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. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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