EDF5107

Primary Science and Technology Education (6 points)

(EDU)

Leader: Dr B Jane

Offered:
Peninsula First semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit students should have acquired a sound understanding of key theoretical and pedagogical perspectives and issues in the teaching of science and technology with children; translated conceptual ideas and processes about science and technology into classroom learning activities for children; developed understandings of the variety of assessment techniques available to evaluate student learning in science and technology education; explored ways of stimulating and enriching children's natural curiosity by presenting a broad range of learning experiences; designed, developed and practiced integrating science and technology curricula using a variety of media and learning environments; evaluated and reflected on their past and present science education experiences; developed through the exploration and experience of a variety of learning and teaching strategies, a personal approach to teaching science and technology.

Assessment: Group science lesson presentation to peers, complete with lesson plan, resources and a means of assessing student learning (1000 words); 25% o Children's science: small study of children's responses to "Is it living or non-living?" (1000 words); 25% oCommunity Project: Authentic technology task, including a design brief, the design and construction of a product and its evaluation (2000 words): 50%