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Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% online
Available loans
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Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 25 Nov 2019
- 01 Jun 2020
- 30 Nov 2020
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Subject details
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- What is science and what does it look like in early childhood (EC) education?
- The Australian Science Curriculum and science in the EYLF
- Science inquiry: Process skills and investigating
- Learning theories in EC science
- Managing science and chemical understandings
- Effective questioning
- Reasoning scientifically and multimodal representations: Physical science understandings
- Cross curricular priorities applied in science: Exploring Earth & Space understandings
- Planning constructively: Backwards planning of a science learning journey
- Enhancing young children's learning of science
- Science learning environments
- Sharing science resources and reflection
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Study resources
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Instructional methods
- Audio/Video conferencing
- Discussion forum/Discussion Board
- Embedded Multimedia
- Online Quizzes/Tests
- Online assignment submission
- Podcasting/Lecture capture
- Standard Media
- Web links
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Equivalent subjects
You cannot enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
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Additional materials
This subject was previously known as EDE272 Engaging Children in Science.
This subject investigates ways to support young children’s inquiry into natural science including environmental education and sustainability by engaging their curiosity and desire to explore science content. The subject examines pedagogical approaches, theoretical perspectives, and research which assist educators to plan and implement teaching and learning programs which engage children (birth - 8 years) in authentic and meaningful science experiences.
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Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.
- Case study (50%)
- Report planning document (50%)
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Textbook information is pending.