Science Ed: Teaching and Learning in Science (6 points)
(EDU)
Leader: Dr B Jane
Offered:
Peninsula First semester 2004 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be familiar with the ideas of learning (elements of memory, prior knowledge, rehearsal, cognitive strategies, abilities); competent in using a range of methods (observation, questioning, concept maps [drawings], POEs, journals [thinking books]) to determine young children's understandings; familiar with the learning outcomes of the four strands at levels 1-4 of the Curriculum and Standards Framework series; able to devise and prepare 'stand alone' or integrated science activities using a variety of teaching strategies; experienced in using observational learning processes such as observation, classification, ordering, interpreting, to meaningfully understand natural events; able to explore the role that technology, especially computers, can play in children's learning; able to identify and explore their own beliefs, values and attitudes towards a range of science-technology-society-environment issues.
Assessment: Design and presentation of a science curriculum unit (3000 words): 50% + Folio of work tasks (2500 words): 50%
Contact Hours: 2 hours per week
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