Area: | Department of Education |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Workshop: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Introductory science knowledge based on concepts of the different sciences. Developing ability to relate science to societal and technological issues. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have-Planned, organised and conducted a variety of science lessons that use a constructivist approach. Described some fundamental science concepts in a way that demonstrates one's own understanding of the concepts. Utilised appropriate information technology for science education. Appreciated science as a methodology and a vehicle for problem solving. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Australian Academy of Science. (1994), Primary Investigations. Canberra, Australian Academy of Science. Cross, R. (1996), Teaching Primary Science. Melbourne, Longman. Fleer, M. and Hardy, T. (1996), Science for children. Sydney, Prentice Hall. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Journal 35%, Portfolio 30%, Technology investigation 35%, Workshop participation Pass/Fail. Each part of the assessment package must be passed to receive an overall pass grade for the unit. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 70300 Curriculum and Education Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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