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EDUP4018: Science and Technology (K-6) 2
2020 unit information
Through an examination of the learning processes Working Scientifically, this unit focuses on developing children's interest and skills in appreciating the contribution science makes to their understanding of their world. In particular, it considers how the skills in working scientifically can be used to explore and address questions children have about the natural world, and through these inquiry processes support the development of their understanding of science concepts. Teaching of these learning processes is supported through exploration of the content strands Living Word, the Physical World, Earth and Space and the Chemical World. This unit considers aspects of curriculum planning, classroom management, development/selection of activities and resources relevant to the teaching of science and technology in the primary school classroom.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Education
| Code | EDUP4018 |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 4 |
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Prerequisites:
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138 credit points including EDUP3004 and EDUP3006 and EDUP3007 and EDUP3009 and EDUP3034 |
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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 primary students' awareness of the contribution of scientific and technological developments to people’s daily lives and to their overall personal and social development
- LO2. devise appropriate learning experiences to support primary school children’s development of knowledge and understandings of scientific concepts and the development of their skills in working scientifically
- LO3. discuss how learning experiences can be used to support primary students' development of literacy and numeracy
- LO4. consider the policy and practices of student assessment of learning outcomes from the science and technology Key Learning Area (KLA) with those from other KLAs in devising appropriate assessment tasks for primary students
- LO5. evaluate the organisation of the classroom and the selection of resources in managing the safety and well being of primary school students
- LO6. critically evaluate a range of information and communication technology resources in the development of learning experiences to support the development of primary students’ knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and their skills in working scientifically
- LO7. demonstrate professional competence in your written communication skills including academic writing and the development of materials for K-6 school students.
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