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EDMT5617: Science Curriculum 1
2024 unit information
This unit of study is the first of two core units undertaken by all students preparing to teach Science in high schools as one of their two teaching specialisations. Students will investigate the nature and purpose of science education in the secondary school, contemporary syllabuses in science for 7-10 children's understanding of science, teaching and learning strategies, the planning of learning activities to support high school students’ achievement of the NSW Board of Studies (2012) 7-10 syllabus outcomes.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Education
| Code | EDMT5617 |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Demonstrate a research-based knowledge of appropriate strategies for learning science including the key role of scientific inquiry in the development of student's understanding of concepts
- LO2. Demonstrate a research-based knowledge of appropriate pedagogies for catering for the diverse needs of students learning science, iincluding literacy and numeracy
- LO3. Analyse the suitability of a range of resources and materials to support students' learning
- LO4. Evaluate the impact of selected curriculum resources and teaching strategies on high school students' engagement and learning
- LO5. Work collaboratively to plan and evaluate learning experiences that cater to the diverse needs of students and integrate these into lesson plans that incorporate the elements of Quality Teaching
- LO6. Demonstrate strategies to incorporate literacy, numeracy within a science inquiry project
- LO7. Demonstrate professional competence in your written communication skills including academic writing and the development of materials for Stage 4-5 high school students
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