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EDUP2015: Primary Science and Technology 2
2024 unit information
This is the second of four units in the B. Ed. (Primary) program that prepare students to teach the Science and Technology K-6 curriculum area. This unit of study provides students with a background in science and children's understanding of science in the areas of the natural world (Living Things, materials, force, energy, and Earth and space), the built environment (engineering principles and systems, food and fibre production and material technologies) and digital technologies (digital systems and how digital technologies represent data). A constructivist approach is used to understand the way children (and adults) develop science understanding including alternative conceptions. This will involve students reflecting on and enhancing their personal scientific understanding. Educational research into children's development of science understanding and dispositions towards Science and Technology practices will continue to be explored. Progressing to stage 1 of school, this unit examines pedagogy and learning experiences appropriate for year 1 and year 2 children's learning of Science and Technology. Students will participate in hands-on practical tasks and discuss the development of conceptual understanding and skills including scientific inquiry (processes of working scientifically), design and production processes (development of solutions) and design and productions (of digital solutions). Catering to the learning of all students will be addressed through consideration of adjustments to teaching and assessment strategies in the area of science and technology.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Education
| Code | EDUP2015 |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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EDUP1005 or EDUP1004 |
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Corequisites:
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EDUP2005 or EDUP2009 or EDUP2010 |
| Prohibitions:
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EDUP2008 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate awareness of the contribution of scientific and technological developments to people's daily lives and to the overall personal and social development of young children
- LO2. devise appropriate learning experiences for stage 1 primary children to guide their development of skills in science, scientific inquiry (process of working scientifically) and technologies, design and production processes (development of solutions) and design and production (of digital solutions)
- LO3. evaluate teaching resources including ICT to effectively engage and support stage 1 students' learning in science and technology
- LO4. read and interpret syllabus and curriculum documents to identify required learning outcomes for stage 1 students
- LO5. consider strategies to cater to the learning of all students through adjustments to teaching and assessment strategies in the area of science and technology
- LO6. reflect critically on research findings and identify implications for teaching and learning practice in both science and technologies
- LO7. recall and explain relevant knowledge and understanding in science and technologies
- LO8. communicate effectively by demonstrating written and oral communication skills to a professional standard.
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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