Critical and Contemporary Science Education

Course aim

To deepen preservice teachers' content knowledge and pedagogical understanding for Science, and to build their capacity to design, implement and assess scientific units with a particular focus on inquiry, integration and interdisciplinary education.

Course content

Preservice teachers will learn and apply strategies for modelling, conducting and assessing scientific inquiry units of work. They will learn and apply strategies for thinking and working scientifically, both for themselves and in planning for learning with a particular focus on inquiry-based learning and Science as a Human Endeavour.

Preservice teachers will engage with contemporary science education research including Indigenous, environmental and social issues, and will learn how to meaningfully integrate science strands with other disciplines and unpack STEM perspectives.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
PHYS 1015	Astronomy and the Universe
EDUC 2065	Science and Sustainability 1B: Atmosphere and Climate
ENVT 1013	Environment, Society and Climate

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture (Introductory)	1 hour x 1 week
Tutorial	3 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture (Introductory)	1 hour x 1 week
Tutorial	3 hours x 12 weeks

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

Assessment

Professional plan, Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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