Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Education (Parkville Campus) (Volume 5 page 68)
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Teaching Methods Grad. Dip. Education subject.
Credit points: 10.0
Coordinator: Sue Bettens.
Prerequisite: Sub-majors in two branches of the Biological Sciences.
Contact: 2 hours of classes each week
Timetable: Double semester.
Objectives:
On completion of this subject students will be able to:
- describe a variety of approaches to the organisation of and strategies for teaching Biology and junior science in Post-Primary Schools;
- demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the VCE Biology study design;
- demonstrate a knowledge of available resources relevant to teaching Biology and junior science in Post-Primary Schools;
- devise valid methods for diagnosis, assessment and evaluations in Biology teaching and junior science;
- demonstrate the ability to plan a unit of work from the VCE study design for Biology and junior science;
- develop personal skills in special areas through the demonstrations, elective programme and excursions.
Content:
To provide students with an in depth knowledge of the VCE Biology course. Current issues in biology teaching and techniques appropriate to the teaching of biology at junior and senior secondary levels will be discussed.
Assessment:
Essays and assignments equivalent to 4,000 words (100 per cent).
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Education (Parkville Campus) (Volume 5 page 68)
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