Teaching Primary Science and Technology PG (11338)

Available teaching periods	Delivery mode	Location
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0.125	3	Faculty Of Education
Academic Program Area - Education	Post Graduate Level	Band 1 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 1 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)

Introduction

This unit is designed to develop pre-service teachers' understanding of pedagogical content knowledge for Science teaching and Technology teaching. They are given opportunities to reflect on their own prior beliefs and attitudes to Science/Technology and Science/Technology teaching, the research and theories which underpin the teaching of Science/Technology, as well as the place and significance of Science and Technology within an inclusive whole school curriculum. Pre-service teachers are supported in the development of their understanding of the nature of science Technology and their role in society and the way this is reflected in the aims, structure and content of the Australian Curriculum. They further develop their understanding of how students learn with a particular focus on pedagogical inquiry approaches to teaching and learning in Science and Technology. They consider the diverse needs of learners when planning learning experiences so that all students may be supported in their learning. This unit will help pre-service teachers to develop an understanding of the role and importance of evidence, feedback and assessment within the teaching process. It will also help them to develop an awareness of the importance of professional reflection in the teaching process and the science education networks available to them to support their continued growth. Tasks throughout the unit will enable students to explore teaching practices across the different contexts of technologies in society, and apply knowledge in relation to the central concepts of computational thinking and design thinking. The exercise of ICT Capability in relation to the Technologies learning area will be integrated as appropriate.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the rationale for continued professional reflection and the implications for improved student learning;
2. Recognise the aims, place and significance of science and technology education as part of an inclusive whole school curriculum;
3. Understand the nature of Science and Technology and their significance to everyday life;
4. Understand the rationale, aims, structure of the Australian Curriculum for Science and Technology and significance of Science and Technology Education as part of an inclusive whole school curriculum;
5. Demonstrate an appreciation of the research and theories that informs the teaching of Science/Technology in the contemporary classroom;
6. Develop content knowledge relevant to teaching K-6 Science and Technology;
7. Plan and develop for assessment using pedagogical approaches that meet the diverse of learners;
8. Appreciate the relationship of Science/Technology education to other key learning areas, cross-curriculum priorities and general capabilities;
9. Plan and develop sequenced lessons using pedagogical approaches to suit particular affective needs, and conceptual and developmental stages; and
10. Develop an understanding of the use of ICT and community resources to engage, deepen and extend learning in science/technology.

Graduate attributes

1. 含羞草视频 graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. 含羞草视频 graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. 含羞草视频 graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
2. 含羞草视频 graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. 含羞草视频 graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. 含羞草视频 graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. 含羞草视频 graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. 含羞草视频 graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas

Skills development

Prerequisites

This unit is only available to students in the Master of Primary Teaching course.

Corequisites

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.

Availability

Year	Location	Teaching period	Teaching start date	Delivery mode	Unit convener

Timetable

Not available

Resources

Required texts

Skamp, J. and Preson, C. (2014) Teaching Primary Science Constructively, 6^th Edition. Cengage Learning Australia, Melbourne.

Assessment requirements

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

All assessment items required to be submitted online must be submitted via the appropriate Canvas drop box. It is the student's responsibility to upload the correct and corresponding draft or assessment item to the right submission section. Assignments must be submitted in a format accessible to the assessor(s), as stated on the relevant canvas site. If the unit convener and/or tutor are unable to access a submission, a standard late penalty of 5% of the total marks possible for the task may be applied per day until the assignment is made accessible.

Late submission of assignments without an approved extension will result in a penalty of 5% reduced marks from the total available, per calendar day late. An assignment submitted over 7 days late will not be accepted. Approval of extenuating circumstances will be dependent upon the production of supporting documentation and at the discretion of the unit convener.

Special assessment requirements

An aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the unit.

Provision of valid documentation

Please note that the University takes student conduct very seriously. All documentation provided to University staff must be valid and the provision of fraudulent documentation carries with it potentially serious consequences, including suspension and/or exclusion from the University. Note that all allegations of student misconduct will be referred to the Associate Dean for Education (ADE) as a prescribed authority for investigation.

Academic integrity

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at 含羞草视频. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

含羞草视频 students have to complete the annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

含羞草视频 uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and 含羞草视频 (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Student responsibility

Learner engagement

Indicative workload:

attendance at weekly classes: 30 hours
preparation for weekly classes: 40 hours
other reading and assessment preparation: 80 hours

Inclusion and engagement

Inclusion and Welfare

Students who need assistance in undertaking the unit because of disability or other circumstances should inform their Unit Convener or as soon as possible so the necessary arrangements can be made.

Participation requirements

Attendance at all scheduled sessions in this unit is compulsory and absences could result in a fail. All absences need to be supported by appropriate documentation (e.g. medical certificate).

Successful engagement with all learning activities in this accredited Initial Teacher Education course is necessary to demonstrate that you have met the Graduate career stage of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (AITSL, 2011).

It is recognised that sometimes absence is unavoidable. If you are absent for more than two sessions, however, your engagement with the unit could be considered unsatisfactory.

Required IT skills

含羞草视频 Entry level skills

In-unit costs

None

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

Additional information

Use of student email account

The University Email policy states that "students wishing to contact the University via email regarding administrative or academic matters need to send the email from the University account for identity verification purposes". Therefore all unit enquiries should be emailed using a student university email account. Students should contact servicedesk@canberra.edu.au if they have any issues accessing their university email account.

In all cases of absence, sickness or personal problems it is the student's responsibility to ensure that the unit Convener is informed. The minimum participation requirement must be met in order to pass the unit (regardless of supporting documentation).

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