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EDSE3136: Teaching Science 2A

2025 unit information

This is the second unit of study in a suite of Science curriculum units. In this unit, students will develop further skills in Science pedagogy. The unit will emphasise the integration of knowledge within and across the discipline and curriculum area of Science and consider the role teachers play in facilitating pedagogy that scaffolds subject learning and connects to students' lives. This unit will provide students with the practical and theory-informed knowledge required to respond to the needs of diverse learners in Science.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Arts and Social Sciences

Study level Undergraduate
Academic unit Education
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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96 credit points including EDSE3135
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 understanding of the complex role of curriculum in school settings, and apply relevant policies, procedures and protocols when working with syllabus documents.
  • LO2. Critically analyse and evaluate teaching and learning resources that enhance students’ learning in Science.
  • LO3. Build upon developing knowledge of Science education to recognise the agentic role of curriculum when it is co constructed with learners, leaders and community.
  • LO4. Display increasing competence in teaching, planning, and assessing in ways that meet the needs of diverse learners who are progressing to a variety of post-school pathways.
  • LO5. Consider the needs and interests of students from a range of social, ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds including the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students that takes this into account in authentic ways.
  • LO6. Understand the importance of engaging in continual and reflective professional dialogue and demonstrate an understanding of the rationale for continual professional learning in Science education.

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Semester 2 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Semester 2 2025
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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