Science and Mathematics Curriculum 2

Course aim

To develop students’ understandings of teaching science and mathematics using an integrated approach appropriate for students in secondary school.

Course content

Models of secondary schooling and their impact on mathematics and science teaching; integrated approaches to teaching mathematics and science; cross discipline, trans discipline and interdisciplinary approaches; how curriculum documents, e.g. Australian Curriculum and International Baccalaureate, shape secondary school science and mathematics teaching and learning.

Textbook(s)

Goos, M, Stillman, G & Vale, C 2017, Teaching secondary school mathematics, 2nd edition, Allen and Unwin, Crows Nest

Venville, G & Dawson, V 2012, The art of teaching science for middle and secondary school, 2nd edition, Allen and Unwin, Crows Nest

Prerequisite(s)

Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
Group 1
EDUC 2088	Science Curriculum 1
Group 2
EDUC 2087	Mathematics Curriculum 1

Either of the listed prerequisites.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Workshop	3 hours x 10 sessions
Online lecture	1 hour x 5 sessions

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

Assessment

Continuous assessment, Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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