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Undergraduate CUR-EDE255-2021

Engaging Children in Science

Previously CUR-EDE272-2020

Learn how to support young children’s inquiry into natural science by engaging their curiosity and desire to explore science content. Extend your knowledge and application of learning theories, teaching and learning approaches for science.

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$493 $743

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • HECS-HELP
  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 31 May 2021
  • 29 Nov 2021
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QS RANKING 2021

13

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

13

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

  1. explain science concepts and demonstrate science skills
  2. demonstrate knowledge and application of learning theories, teaching and learning approaches from current literature and relevant curriculum documents for birth to 8 year old children’s science learning and assessments

  3. design effective science learning experiences for birth to 8 year old children that develop scientific language and scientific literacy that incorporates Indigenous knowledge and understandings
  4. differentiate and contextualise learning experiences to meet children’s cultural backgrounds and specific learning needs.
Topics covered
    • 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
Entry requirements

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:

  • CUR-EDE272-Engaging Children in Science

Special requirements

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Description

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.

Please Note:  If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

  • Case study (50%)
  • Report planning document (50%)
Textbooks

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

Undergraduate CUR-ECE-DEG-2021

Bachelor of Education Early Childhood Education

Undergraduate CUR-FAST-DEG-2021

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