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EDUP4019: Primary Science and Technology 4
2024 unit information
This is the final of four units in the Science and Technology K-6 curriculum area. Based around the stage 3 school curriculum, preservice teachers experience, consider and develop learning experiences for year 5 and year 6 students. A blend of learning theory and hands-on practical experiences are used to develop methods for guiding students' understanding of ideas, scientific and design thinking and problem solving including digital solutions. Preservice teachers will critically reflect on personal understanding of concepts and developing teacher practice. The unit continues to develop students' confidence, competence and commitment towards effective teaching of Science and Technology.
Unit details and rules
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Education
| Code | EDUP4019 |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 4 |
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Prerequisites:
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(EDUP1004 or EDUP1005) and (EDUP2008 or EDUP2015) and (EDUP3009 or EDUP3010) |
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Corequisites:
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EDUP4074 and EDUP4076 |
| Prohibitions:
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EDUP4018 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Identify effective strategies to incorporate problem-based STEM learning tasks in K-6.
- LO2. Identify and develop strategies and learning experiences to guide understanding of concepts in Science and Technologies K-6.
- LO3. Identify and create learning experiences to develop children’s skills in science inquiry, design and digital processes in K-6.
- LO4. Evaluate teaching programs designed to support learning in Science and Technology K-6.
- LO5. Collaborate effectively in a small team, to develop a research-based science learning sequence.
- LO6. Critically review research literature on a contemporary science teaching and learning strategy.
- LO7. Interpret syllabus and curriculum documents and use them to develop a learning sequence for Science and Technology.
- LO8. Use effective written and oral communication skills to a professional standard.
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