485-234 Learning Area (TP) Science & Technology

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485-234 Learning Area (TP) Science & Technology
Credit Points	12.5
HECS Band	1
Coordinator	TBA
Prerequisites	For BTeach: 476-100 Learning and Teaching, 460-102 School Experience and Practice Teaching 1T For DipEd (Prim.) part-time students: 460-102 School Experience and Practice Teaching 1T
Corequisites	For DipEd (Prim) full-time students: 460-102 School Experience and Practice Teaching 1T
Semester	1 (view timetable)
Contact	A total of 36 hours plus 10 hours of fieldwork
Subject Description	Aspects of biology, earth science and physical science and technology relevant to primary school teachers are studied. Children's understandings of science and technology concepts are examined. Pertinent learning experiences relevant to teaching in primary school are investigated.
Assessment	A 1500-word written assignment (50%); short written assignments (1500 words equivalent) (50%). Hurdle Requirement: Satisfactory completion of a set task covering science or technology content of the primary curriculum.
Prescribed Texts	M Fleer & T Hardy, Science for Children: Developing a Personal Approach to Teaching. Prentice Hall, 1996.

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