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Unit of Study EDUC2004 - Science: Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I (2023)

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  • Enrolment information

    Students MUST complete at least one Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy I unit in their chosen Secondary Subject Teaching area before enrolling in their first Professional Experience unit. It is recommended that students have completed at least 2 Science teaching (subject) area units prior to enrolling in this unit. Bachelor of Education students must complete all first year units (96 CP) prior to enrolling in this unit to meet NESA Accreditation requirements.

Unit description

Introduces students to 21st Century secondary science education including exploration of current local and global issues and innovative pedagogical theories. Students develop and apply knowledge and understanding of the Australian Curriculum or NSW Syllabus for teaching. Links are made with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander science and cultures, sustainability, critical and creative thinking, ethical understanding, digital technologies, literacy and numeracy utilising innovative pedagogical theories and assessment and reporting practices, particularly incorporating differentiation and inclusion. There will be a practical school based/community element incorporated into the unit. 

Unit content

Module 1: Why is secondary science education important?

Module 2: Exploring the curriculum and content.

Module 3: Teaching and learning strategies and assessment.

Module 4: Pedagogical approaches and theories.

Module 5: Lesson plans.

Module 6: Safe working practices and field work/excursion planning and management.

Availabilities

Location Domestic International
Online
Term1,5
Term5

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

critically reflect on current local and global issues and their significance to science teaching by exploring 21st century knowledge and practice of the science curriculum in secondary schools

demonstrate a sound knowledge of the concepts and content of the Australian Curriculum or NSW syllabus Science Year 7 – 10 and ability to translate into practice

integrate the Australian cross curriculum priorities, and general capabilities, emphasising sustainability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander science and cultures, critical and creative thinking, ethical understanding, digital technologies, literacy and numeracy

apply suitable laboratory safety including WH&S management, behaviour management, and risk management, in relation to the laboratory and fieldwork

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts
  • Dawson, V., & Donovan, J. (Eds.). , 2020, The Art of Teaching Science: A comprehensive guide to the teaching of secondary school science, 3rd Edition, Routledge, Australia. ISBN: 1000247848, 9781000247848.
Prescribed Resources/Equipment
  • No prescribed resources/equipment.

Prescribed Texts
  • Dawson, V., & Donovan, J. (Eds.). , 2020, The Art of Teaching Science: A comprehensive guide to the teaching of secondary school science, 3rd Edition, Routledge, Australia. ISBN: 1000247848, 9781000247848.
Prescribed Resources/Equipment
  • No prescribed resources/equipment.

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.