301223 (v.2) Ed 126 - Science and Technology
| 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. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| 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. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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