485-004 Teaching Method in Science

Availability

Credit Points

Coordinator

Prerequisites

An approved sub-major in Science, Applied Science or Engineering, with at least one year of study in two approved Sciences, Biology, Physics.

Semester

Contact

Objectives

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

• describe a variety of approaches to the organisation of and strategies for teaching Science in Secondary schools;
• demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the VCE Science study design;
• demonstrate a knowledge of available resources relevant to teaching Science in Secondary schools;
• devise valid methods for diagnosis, assessment and evaluations in Science teaching at junior and senior levels;
• demonstrate the ability to plan a unit of work from the VCE study design for Science and junior science;
• develop personal skills in special areas through the demonstrations, elective programme and excursions.

Content

Issues will include language in science, children in science, negotiating curriculum, Directorate of School Education initiatives, teaching techniques and inclusive curriculum, general science and Year 11 and 12 science curriculum in schools including VCE, laboratory techniques and resources.

Assessment

Essays and assignments equivalent to 4000 words.