19 - Sharon Fraser

Title

Science in the blender

Author(s)

Barbara Holland*, School of Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology
Susan Turland*, School of Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology
Tracy Douglas*, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health
Simon Ellingsen*, School of Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology
Chris Burke, IMAS
Andrew Seen, School of Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology
Sharon Fraser*, School of Education, Faculty of Education

Subtheme

Blended Learning

Presentation Type

Workshop

Room

Drawing Room

Time

11.30-12.30

Abstract

Over the last two years, academics from the Faculties of Education, SET, Health Sciences and the AMC have worked collaboratively to develop units in the BEd (Science and Mathematics). This is an initial teacher education course offered in blended mode, with majors available in Chemistry, Biology and Physics major and a Mathematics minor.
Traditionally STEM disciplines are taught using face to face pedagogies, incorporating tutorials, laboratories and field trips, but the BEd (Science and Mathematics) is delivered in a blended learning model. Academics working on the course have taken on the challenge of developing their units for this mode of delivery.
In the workshop we will take you on a journey exploring:
* The challenges we have faced in preparing units for blended delivery;
* Some innovative solutions which might be useful to those who wish to go down a similar pathway.
Workshop participants will interrogate some of their ideas about/plans for blended delivery, so bring along materials (units of work; design plan; twinkling of an idea) for consideration, and be prepared to:
* Discuss problematic issues/stumbling blocks to developing your own units for blended delivery;
* Actively explore innovative solutions to these perceived stumbling blocks with the project team.
The workshop team is very committed to sharing what they have learnt over the two years of developing the BEd course for the blended learning mode of delivery.