This unit has been discontinued.
Introduction
This unit focuses on the use of scientific inquiry in the middle school classroom to enhance student engagement in and with science knowledge and methodology. The concept of 'inquiry' itself will be explored for its potential implementation in inclusive settings.
Summary 2021
Unit name | The Pedagogy of Inquiry and Argument for Lower Secondary Science |
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Unit code | ESM729 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education |
Discipline | Education |
Coordinator | Dr Donna Satterthwait |
Available as student elective? | No |
Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Teaching
Assessment | Assessment task 1: Analysis and critique of a case study (40%); Assessment task 2: Design of an inquiry and argument-based lesson sequence (60%) |
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Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
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