EDF5466

Method and Practice of Teaching Physics A (6 points)

(EDU)

Leader: Mr G Lancaster

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2003 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2003 (OCL)
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2004 (OCL)

Synopsis: This unit is designed to prepare students to teach physics in secondary schools and colleges both as a specialist unit at Year 11 and 12 (VCE Physics) and within the junior to middle science curriculum (Years 7 to 10). Attention will be given to the importance of physics in the Curriculum Standards Framework document (CSF2000) and the current VCE Physics study design in use in Victorian schools and colleges. The unit concentrates on introducing beginning teachers to a wide variety of teaching strategies, skills and techniques to use in the secondary classroom to aid student conceptual development and understanding. Students studying off-campus will participate in a camp in March.

Assessment: Class participation and Practicum tasks: 40%, Satisfactory completion of assignment tasks: 60% + Student participation in the unit is vital and an 80% attendance requirement is required so students can fully participate in the workshops via attendance or on-line chat forum.

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prerequisites: Physics minor, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science or Bachelor of Engineering with a minor sequence in physics.