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EDUP3009: Science and Technology 1
2020 unit information
Through applying the learning processes of Working Technologically, this unit focuses on developing children's interest and skills in understanding and using technology. In particular, it considers design as a creative process, founded on an understanding of the natural and physical world, which promotes science conceptual understanding. Teaching of these learning processes includes emphasis on the content strands: Built Environments, Information, Products and Material World. The unit incorporates the curriculum priority areas: classroom management and information and communication technologies. Students will engage in evaluation and selection / development of activities and resources relevant to the teaching of science and technology in the primary school (K-6) classroom.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Education
| Code | EDUP3009 |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 4 |
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Prerequisites:
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114 credit points including EDUP3001 and EDUP3002 and EDUP3003 and EDUP3008 |
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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. promote children's 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. identify implications for science and technology education of the various cross-curriculum initiatives being implemented in schools
- LO4. critically evaluate published teaching resources designed to explain scientific and technological concepts and to guide the processes of working technologically
- LO5. consider the policy and practices of student assessment to incorporate learning outcomes from the science and technology area with those from other Key Learning Areas in overall curriculum planning and assessment
- LO6. 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
- LO7. incorporate a range of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the development of learning experiences
- LO8. explore a range of teaching resources and practical activities to effectively engage students whilst working technologically including provision for students with special needs and diverse backgrounds
- LO9. demonstrate critical reflection of findings and issues raised in research-based texts and journals
- LO10. engage with student colleagues to improve teaching practice by working collaboratively on design tasks, providing constructive feedback during peer assessment
- LO11. demonstrate professional competence in written communication skills including academic writing relating to the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area of Science and Technology K-6.
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