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EDSE3051: Teaching Science 1A
2024 unit information
This unit of study is the initial unit for all prospective secondary Science teachers who are in the third year of the combined BEd/BSc degree program. The unit is designed to introduce students to contemporary ideas on the nature and practice of science education in the context of schooling, the aims of secondary science education and their implementation, and the nature of the school science curriculum with particular emphasis on NSW Board of Studies syllabus 7-10.
Unit details and rules
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Education
| Code | EDSE3051 |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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72 credit points, including ((EDSE2001 or EDHP2001) and 12 credit points at 2000-level from one of (Biology, Chemistry, Geosciences, Physics)) |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| 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 a research-based knowledge of appropriate strategies for learning science including the key role of scientific inquiry in the development of students' understanding of concepts
- LO2. demonstrate a research-based knowledge of appropriate pedagogies for catering for the diverse needs of students learning science, including 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 of 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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