EDF6401

Research on Teaching and Learning Science and Mathematics (12 points)

(EDU)

Leader: Professor R F Gunstone

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Evening)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Evening)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit, students should understand research methods currently used in studies of science and mathematics learning; be familiar with ways these research methods have changed and the links between these changes and the nature of the questions asked by researchers, understand ways in which research on science and mathematics learning has informed the practices of teaching; and appropriate links between recently-created pedagogies and the nature of learning.

Assessment: Library research paper (2500 words): 30% + Short research paper (2500 words): 30% + Report (3500 words): 40%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week