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EDMT5007: Science Curriculum 2 Extension
2024 unit information
This unit of study is for double method science students who will have addressed the NSW Institute of Teachers' requirements for accreditation as a science teacher (in two secondary science areas) in their other units of study. This unit provides students with the opportunity to explore in more depth the nature of the science education research literature, its role in informing practice and policy in science teaching, learning, assessment and curriculum, and the key themes in current research in science education. The unit will examine the notion of research led teaching, its implications for teacher awareness of trends in the contemporary literature and the role of the teacher as a researcher
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Education
| Code | EDMT5007 |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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24 credit points including EDMT5617 and EDMT5006 and EDMT5676 |
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Corequisites:
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EDMT5667 |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate an appreciation of the importance of research-led teaching by using a critical examination of the research to justifying professional decisions
- LO2. critically analyse, and apply current research findings about common student misconceptions, particularly those related to physics concepts.
- LO3. critically examine and use a range of scaffolds, including 5Es and PBL, for supporting learning through inquiry
- LO4. critically examine and use a range of pedagogical procedures to support learning in relation to Indigenous perspectives, differentiation, literacy, numeracy and ICT
- LO5. plan for student learning experiences that include cultural institutions
Unit availability
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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