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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Education : Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

485-444 Teaching Method in Science - Junior D

Credit Points:

5.6

Coordinator:

Josephine Sadler

Prerequisite/s:

Teaching Method Science - Junior 1C. For students who gained admission to the BEd (Secondary) course on or before 1991 Credit at D-grade level or above in at least 50.0 points of Group 1 subjects and at least 25.0 points of Group 2 subjects in the following areas: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science (not Environmental Science A), Physical Science (not Physical Science A1), Physics; or at least 75.0 points of Group 1 subjects in the areas listed above. Because of the broad range of subject areas involved in secondary science teaching, students are strongly advised to have at least one Group 1 subject in the Biological Sciences and at least one Group 1 subject in the Physical Sciences. For students who gained admission to the BEd (Secondary) course after 1991 Science Method subjects will require credit at D-grade level or above, or concurrent enrolment in three 25.0 point Group 1 Science subjects, in the areas of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics respectively.

Pre/Corequisite/s:

(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.

Timetable:

All Year

Contact:

30 hours of workshop/discussion/laboratory sessions

Objectives:

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

  • demonstrate an awareness of a variety of methods of classroom organisation and strategies for teaching science in secondary schools;

  • demonstrate a knowledge of typical Year 7-10 science programs, teaching materials and resources;

  • use checklists and other criteria (e. g., reading levels) to evaluate text-book and other resources;

  • demonstrate an awareness of techniques and strategies to cater for individual student differences (including intellectual, gender, interest, motivation);

  • demonstrate a knowledge of safety requirements and legal liability of science teachers;

  • provide examples of standard demonstrations, activities and teaching strategies;

  • develop skills in curriculum, unit and individual lesson planning;

  • demonstrate an awareness of appropriate techniques for student assessment and program evaluation;

  • demonstrate a framework to plan for and review the teaching practicum; and

  • demonstrate an awareness of general duties and responsibilities of the Science Coordinator and the Laboratory Technician.

Content:

An examination of the role of science in the school curriculum. The development and implementation of school science programs. The impact of a range of textual and curricular materials. Emphasis on the development of knowledge and skills needed by teachers of science, especially in relation to laboratory work.

Assessment:

Two major assignments equivalent to 1000 words each (80%); short weekly exercises and assignments some of which may be completed as group exercises (20%).
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