Science Curriculum 2

Course aim

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

Course content

This course examines approaches to teaching science in the secondary school context. The course covers models of secondary schooling and their impact on science teaching, including inquiry approaches to teaching and learning science. Preservice teachers will analyse how key curriculum documents that inform science teaching, such as the Australian Curriculum and SACE, shape secondary school science 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)

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

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

Assessment

Presentation, Professional plan

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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