Subject details

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

  1. apply discipline knowledge of the concepts, substance and structure of the content of the three strands of the science curriculum to plan inquiry-based teaching and learning experiences and assessments that will impact on student learning
  2. design science-based learning activities that support the ethical, safe and appropriate use of ICTs in teaching and learning
  3. integrate knowledge of the needs of students from diverse backgrounds and across the full range of abilities to develop differentiated teaching and learning experiences that support and challenge all students in primary science
  4. research sources in order to select appropriate resources to support science teaching and learning in primary schools.

  • Topics

    • Science Literacy - Investigations and inquiry
    • Science Literacy. Chemistry- Solids, liquids and gases
    • Chemistry- Physical and chemical change
    • Earth and space
    • Teaching Strategies 5E Model: Earth and space science
    • Lesson Planning, creating outcomes. Physics - electricity
    • Assessment Forms & uses. Physics - heating, cooling and freezing
    • Assessment applications. Physics - heating, cooling and freezing
    • Programming and Planning Units. Biology - living and non-living
    • Classroom Management and Safety. Biology - food webs and decomposing
    • ICT STEM. Literacies of Science
    • ICT STEM. Science as a Human Endeavour
    • Review and Reflection

  • Study resources

    • Instructional Methods

      • Audio/Video conferencing
      • Blog
      • Disscusion forum/Discussion Board
      • Embedded Multimedia
      • Online assignment submission
      • Podcasting/Leacture capture
      • Standard Media
      • Streaming Multimedia
      • Web links

    • Online Materials

      • Online Assessment
      • Resources and Links
      • FAQs
      • Audio-Video streaming

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

  • OtherDetails -

    Access to Microsoft Office or a unit approved alternative, access to video creation and editing software.

This subject prepares pre-service teachers to teach science in primary schools by exploring the three strands of the science curriculum. It integrates appropriate ICT tools and strategies and inquiry-based learning approaches. It develops science knowledge as well as teaching and learning practices in science in primary school contexts.

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  • Assignment 1 - Exercises (60%)
  • Assignment 2 - Report (40%)

Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.

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Postgraduate

Master of Teaching (Primary Education)

Postgraduate

Master of Teaching (Secondary Education)