Methods and practice of teaching chemistry
2 hours per week * Full-year subject * Clayton * Prerequisites: Bachelor of Science or Applied Science with a major study in chemistry, a minor study in chemistry or biochemistry is essential
This subject focuses on the relationship between learning and teaching in the context of chemistry. Much time is spent exploring appropriate teaching strategies and contexts for use in chemistry classes in Years 7 to 12 and methods for assessing and monitoring students. An appreciation for the relationship between science, technology and society is also encouraged. All students will be expected to participate in a camp to be held in March 1995.
Assessment
Based on the completion of a number of tasks throughout the year (assessment focuses on promoting the development and learning of students)
Recommended texts
Baird J R and Mitchell I J Improving the quality of teaching and learning: An Australian case study - the PEEL project PEEL Group, 1986 (available from the Faculty of Education)
Baird J R and Northfield J R Learning from the PEEL experience Baird and Northfield, 1992 (available from the Faculty of Education)
Driver R and others (eds) Children's ideas in science Open UP, 1984
Grant P and others Better links: Teaching strategies in the science classroom STAV, 1990
Oates C J and others Science education - some Australian practices and perspectives Curriculum Development Centre, Canberra, 1980
Osborne R J and Freyberg P Learning in science: The implications of children's science Heinemann, 1985
White R T Learning science Blackwell, 1988
White R T and Gunstone R Probing understanding Falmer, 1992
References
Common C and others Chemistry two Heinemann, 1991
Elvins C and others Chemistry one Heinemann, 1990
McTigue P and others Chemistry: Key to the earth MUP, 1982