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 485-448 Learning Area:Sci & Technology 3

Note

Special requirement: Participation in weekly seminars, including short presentations on contract work in educational settings as arranged.

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Rod Fawns & Jo Sadler

Prerequisites

485-349 Learning Area: Sci & Technology 2 or 485-355 Learning Area: Sci & Technology 2 (Adv), or approved equivalent studies.

Semester

2 (view timetable)

Contact

A total of 36 hours, and assigned tasks in a school setting designated by the Faculty

Subject Description

Investigation of curriculum resources available for teaching particular science topics, including written materials, multimedia, computer software and industry and community support services; a case study of the understanding and learning of a selected science concept by children at primary school level; the design, implementation and evaluation of a science unit or a science project related to the local school community extending over at least six hours in a primary school.

Assessment

A major report of a case study on an investigation into children's understandings or learning of a selected concept in science (about 2000 words) (50%); the production (development, implementation and evaluation) of a science curriculum unit or a science project related to the local school community extending over at least six hours (about 2000 words) (50%).

Prescribed Texts

Reading guides will be provided at the beginning of the subject.

  • Board of Studies, Curriculum and Standards Framework: Science. Melbourne 1995.
  • Faire J & Cosgrove M, Teaching Primary Science. University of Waikato 1988.
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