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Foundations: Science Teaching (EDUC91190)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2022
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Overview
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This subject introduces Teacher Candidates to the theory and practice of teaching Science. Building on Teacher Candidate’s knowledge of the theory and practice of teaching, this subject provides Teacher Candidates with an introduction to the content pedagogical knowledge and skills required to effectively teach this area. This subject will provide Teacher Candidates with a foundation to teach at the Year 7 and 8 level in Science within school contexts.
Teacher Candidates will be supported to develop knowledge and skills related to Science within the context of the Australian/Victorian Curricula and Frameworks, best practice pedagogy and assessment, and their application in classrooms. They are encouraged to adapt and apply this knowledge in lesson planning, including the selection and integration of strategies and resources, including ICT. The assessment tasks in this subject will support the development of Teacher Candidates understanding of content and pedagogical knowledge, along with specific skills in resourcing and delivering learning programs.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, Teacher Candidates should be able to:
- Demonstrate subject and pedagogical content knowledge, including the teaching of key concepts, knowledge and skills of the learning area for Years 7 to 8.
- Plan, structure and sequence learning programs, integrating knowledge of student learning, curriculum and content selection, assessment, and reporting.
- Select and integrate teaching strategies and resources, including ICT, to meet the specific needs of students from diverse backgrounds, and to engage students in their learning.
Generic skills
This subject will develop the following set of key transferable skills:
- Clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
- Critical and creative thinking.
- Creativity and innovation.
- Responsiveness to a changing knowledge base.
- Linking theory and practice.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
EDUC90473 Learning Area Science 1 (no longer offered)
EDUC91117 Learning Area Science 1
Recommended background knowledge
Completion of a science or science-related subject at the Year 12 level or equivalent.
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Report: Written report on content pedagogical knowledge
| Mid semester | 40% |
Planning Document: Selection of a key resource and development of a teaching sequence
| During the examination period | 60% |
Attendance Hurdle requirement: A minimum of 80% attendance at, or engagement with, all sessions identified as contact hours (may include lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops, both synchronous and asynchronous). | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Additional delivery details
Accelerated mode: Semester 2, 2022
Standard/Extended mode: Semester 2, 2023
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Teaching (Secondary) - Links to additional information
Melbourne Graduate School of Education: https://education.unimelb.edu.au/
Last updated: 10 February 2024