Studies in Science and Mathematics Education 2

Course aim

To further develop understanding of constructivist pedagogies explored in Studies in Science and Mathematics Education and apply this understanding to planning and teaching in science and mathematics in Professional Applications and Reflections 2.

Course content

Constructivist perspectives of student learning; interactive approaches to teaching science and mathematics from years 3 to 9; key concepts embedded in the earth and space, energy systems, measurement and the spatial sense and geometric reasoning strands of the Years 3 – 9 curriculum; thinking and working scientifically and mathematically; student questions and inquiry; planning for student learning and resources that inform and support planning for such learning.

Textbook(s)

Van de Walle, J., Karp, K., and Bay-Williams, J. 2010, Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally, 7th edition (international edition), Pearson, USA

Skamp, K. 2008, Teaching Primary Science Constructively, 3rd edition, Thomson, China

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EDUC 4141	Studies in Science and Mathematics Education 1

Corequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EDUC 2029	Professional Applications and Reflection 2

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	1 hour x 1 week
Workshop	4 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

Essay, Report, Viva

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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