Learning Area: Sci & Technology 2

Subject EDUC30010 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 3 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

Year Long, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Parkville, on-campus.

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: A total of 54 hours
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites:

485-102 Learning Area: Science & Technology 1 or approved equivalent
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.

Coordinator

Dr Christine Redman

Contact

Education Student Centre
Subject Overview:

Science topics covered in this subject will demonstrate effective and motivating ways to incorporate the big ideas of science into the primary classroom program. Comprehensive unpacking of the science and technology ideas in topics will be explored and investigated in a practical manner that provides sound pedagogical approaches, resources and strategies for innovative primary teachers. Sources of teaching materials, equipment and resources appropriate to the primary school level are incorporated.
Objectives: Information not available
Assessment:

Semester 1: A teaching report (equivalent to 1000 words) that is related to a primary science topic will be constructed (20%),

Semester 2: A written teaching report (1000 words) and the construction of a technological artifact relating to the teaching of primary technology (20%)

A 2-hour examination based on the whole year's study (60%).
Prescribed Texts:

Prescribed Texts:

  • Teaching Primary Science: Empowering Children for their World (R Cross), Addison Wesley Longman, 1996
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

Information Not Available
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Education (Primary)

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