Science and Mathematics for Secondary Teaching 2

Course aim

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

Course content

Students will understand 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. Students will develop critical understanding of how different curriculum documents, eg the Australian Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate, shape the teaching of middle years science and mathematics.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
Group 1
EDUC 5197	Science for Secondary Teaching 1
Group 2
EDUC 5184	Mathematics for Secondary Teaching 1

Either of the listed prerequisites.

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
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1A)
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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.