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Interdisciplinary Science Education (EDUC90953)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject develops understandings of the intentions and principles of curriculum and investigates specifics of curriculum design and implementation to improve and refine effective integration of curriculum. The focus of this subject will centre on the science curriculum, approaches to support design and evaluation principles. It provides tools for students to analyse and critique curriculum principles, policies and practices. This subject actively creates opportunities for students to focus on a negotiated area of curriculum. For example: connecting sciences with each other and/or with other disciplines, new learning theories about ways of knowing and implications for science curriculum; transition stages within schooling; innovative learning technologies in science education; gender and science pathways; indigenous science studies; integrating sustainability and environmental education and/or another curriculum dimension that is of concern to the student within their own context. Students will explore their negotiated focus through presentation and assignment work.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject students should be able to:



  • Analyse an integrated unit for science education, applying the principles behind curriculum design, integration and evaluation
  • Use and apply general principles and knowledge into the design of an integrated unit for science education
  • Critique existing learning sequences, applying theoretical understandings and educational theory
  • Redesign and justify integrated curriculum modifications, using research and theory

Generic skills

  • • Critical reasoning and thinking • Problem solving • Communication • Evidence based decision making • Creativity and innovation • Teamwork and professional collaboration • Self-reflection, career awareness and lifelong learning • Active and participatory citizenship.

Last updated: 10 February 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 10 February 2024

Assessment

Additional details

  • Individual oral presentation (20 minutes; 2,000 words equivalent), early mid semester, (40%)
  • Essay (3000 words), end of semester, (60%)

Hurdle requirement:

  • a minimum of 80% attendance at all tutorials, seminars and workshops.

Last updated: 10 February 2024

Dates & times

  • February
    Principal coordinatorJan van Driel
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours24
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period23 February 2019 to 6 April 2019
    Last self-enrol date 4 March 2019
    Census date22 March 2019
    Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2019
    Assessment period ends 7 June 2019

    February contact information

    j.vandriel@unimelb.edu.au

Last updated: 10 February 2024

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 10 February 2024