Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Education (Parkville Campus) (Volume 5 page 96)
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Credit points: 5.6.
Coordinator: To be advised.
Prerequisite: Teaching Method in Science - Junior 1C and at least 40.0 points in Physics subjects at the Group 2 level or an approved equivalent.
Pre/Corequisite: (For each Teaching Method D) Satisfactory completion of Education Studies C, School Experience C and a minimum of 250 points credit in the course. Concurrent enrolment in Education Studies D and School Experience D12.
Contact: A 90-minute lecture/discussion/workshop session each week for a total of 20 weeks.
Timetable: Double semester.
Objectives:
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- describe a variety of approaches to the organisation of and strategies for teaching physics in secondary schools;
- demonstrate a knowledge of available resources relevant to physics teaching at secondary levels;
- develop concept maps within the discipline of physics and related sciences;
- devise valid methods for diagnosis, assessment and evaluation in physics teaching;
- demonstrate an awareness of catering for individual differences; and
- use microcomputers as an adjunct to traditional tuition in physics.
Content:
An introduction to the components of a secondary Physics course and the place of Physics in the curriculum. Topics include: aids to physics teaching; alternative courses; lesson, unit and syllabus planning; laboratory organisation, management and safety; assessment, evaluation and diagnosis; item writing and test construction.
Assessment:
Three major assignments, a demonstration, and two short assignments (100 per cent). Attendance at and participation in classes is required.
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Education (Parkville Campus) (Volume 5 page 96)
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