Science and Mathematics Education 2

Course aim

To develop students’ understandings of teaching science and mathematics using an integrated approach appropriate for students in the middle years.

Course content

Models of middle schooling and their impact on mathematics and science teaching; integrated approaches to teaching mathematics and science; cross discipline, trans discipline and interdisciplinary approaches; how different curriculum documents, e.g. SACSA framework and International Baccalaureate, shape middle years science and mathematics.

Textbook(s)

Merrilyn Goos, Gloria Stillman and Colleen Vale 2007, Teaching Secondary School Mathematics, Allen and Unwin

The Art of Teaching Science 2004, The Art of Teaching Science, Allen and Unwin, Crows Nest

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Workshop	3 hours x 9 weeks

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

Assessment

Group presentation, Unit of work, Workshop activities: continuous assessment

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.