Postgraduate CUR-MTP505-2023

Teaching Science in the Primary Years

Get ready to teach science in primary school. You’ll learn key approaches, tools and strategies. Focus on three strands of the Australian science curriculum: chemistry, physics and biology. Go over successful classroom management strategies.

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Assessments

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Prior study

Not required

Start dates

29 May 2023

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Subject details

What you'll learn

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

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
design science-based learning activities that support the ethical, safe and appropriate use of technology in teaching and learning
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
research sources in order to select appropriate resources to support science teaching and learning in primary school

Topics covered

- Science literacy
- Science Curriculum: The three strands
- Teaching strategies
- Assessment
- Programming and planning
- The Science learning environment

Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core

CUR-PRI-MAS-2022
CUR-PRI-MAS-2023

Elective

CUR-EDU-GCE-2022
CUR-EDU-GCE-2022
CUR-EDU-GCE-2023
CUR-EDU-GCE-2023

Additional requirements

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

Description

This subject prepares pre-service teachers to teach science in primary schools by exploring the three strands of the science curriculum. It integrates appropriate technology 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.

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.

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Assessments

Planning exercise for Primary Science (60%)
Report related to Inquiry Learning (40%)

Textbooks

Current study term: 28 May 23 to 27 Aug 23

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Related degrees

Postgraduate CUR-PRI-MAS-2023

Master of Teaching Primary Education

Postgraduate CUR-EDU-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate in Education