Science Education

Course aim

To prepare pre-service students for planning and teaching science in R-7 schools, incorporating current theoretical perspectives about learning in science.

Course content

Research into children's learning in science; principles of constructivism; an interactive approach to science teaching; structure of a recognised curriculum framework - Science; teaching science to children; sequential development of investigations; planning for learning; critical analysis of methods of teaching eg: problem solving, interactive approach; concept development in science; resources for teaching and learning science.

Textbook(s)

Primary Specialisation: Fleer, M et al 2006, Science and children: developing a personal approach to teaching, 3rd edition, Pearson, Sydney, NSW

Primary/Middle Specialisation: Skamp, K 2012, Teaching primary science constructively, 4th edition, Thomson, China

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 7 weeks
Practical	3 hours x 10 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Presentation, Unit of work

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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