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EDMT5682: Science, Technology and Toys K-6
2024 unit information
This unit examines effective pedagogy and engaging resources relevant to the teaching of Science and Technology in the K-6 curriculum. While the unit focuses on the value of learning through enjoyable tasks with familiar objects, it also emphasises that teaching must focus on the development of conceptual understanding of content in combination with learning skills in working scientifically and working technologically. The unit will include aspects of: 1) lesson planning in science and technology; 2) the selection/ development of learning experiences and resources to cater for student diversity; 3) planning learning sequences and units of work; 4) integrating literacy, numeracy and ICT; 5) organising and managing classrooms to ensure safety and promote meaningful learning; 6) using toys and representations to engage children and support development of scientific thinking and conceptual understanding.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Education
| Code | EDMT5682 |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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12 credit points including EDMT5676 or EDMT5500 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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EDMT5535 or EDMT5008 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. promote awareness of the contribution of scientific and technological developments to people's daily lives and to the overall personal and social development of children
- LO2. devise appropriate learning experiences for children at different developmental levels that guide students' development of values and attitudes, skills, knowledge and understandings of scientific and technological concepts
- LO3. develop classroom management strategies to create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments including the effective use of a range of tools and technologies in practical tasks
- LO4. identify implications for science and technology education of the various cross curriculum initiatives being implemented in schools and incorporate a range of information and communication technology in the development of learning experiences
- LO5. explore a range of teaching resources and practical activities to effectively engage students whilst working technologically including provision for students from diverse backgrounds
- LO6. engage with student colleagues to enhance teaching practice by working collaboratively to plan learning experiences for teaching Science and Technology K-6
- LO7. demonstrate critical reflection of research findings and issues raised in academic texts and professional journals
- LO8. demonstrate professional competence in your written communication skills including academic writing related to the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area of Science and Technology (K-6)
- LO9. analyse appropriate toys to identify science and technology concepts and skills that can be used to develop an understanding of, and link such learning to syllabus outcomes
- LO10. exhibit enhanced self-efficacy and positive attitudes towards teaching science and technology.
Unit availability
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Semester 2 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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