Science Communication and Technology (EDUC90954)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | July |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject focuses on Science Communication with a particular focus on uses of (digital) technologies. Science communicators have different roles as teachers, journalists, museum curators, each playing a major role in promoting public understanding of science. This subject examines the skills and experiences that participants bring and works with them to further develop their abilities as communicators of science, focusing on opportunities and affordances of using digital technologies. Common practices, goals and outcomes in science communication will be explored, and the mediating influence of beliefs, values and understandings of and about science discussed. In particular, the importance of reflecting a humanistic perspective on science, as recently described in the national curriculum, in order to better engage various audiences (i.e. students, general public etc.) will be discussed.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Apply and evaluate their philosophy for communicating science, and link this to educational theoretical and research literature
- Evaluate a range of social and philosophical issues affecting the success of science communication practices using digital technologies
- Critique and apply principles and theories to (re-)design science communication practices that use digital technologies to engage and educate, and that reflect a humanistic perspective of science
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: 8 November 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students admitted to courses/entry points not specified below have no prerequisites for this subject.
Students in the 200-point program of the Master of Education, Master of TESOL or Master of Modern Languages Education, must have completed the following four compulsory subjects*:
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90929 | Understanding Education in Context |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90930 | Local Literacies in Global Contexts |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC91029 | Understanding the Student as Learner |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC91030 | Research in Educational Relationships |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
*Students that commenced their course prior to 2021 may have completed EDUC90830 in place of EDUC91029, and EDUC90900 in place of EDUC91030:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90830 | The Student as Learner |
Term 3 (Online)
Term 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90900 | Resilience and Relationships |
Term 3 (Online)
Term 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
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: 8 November 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Individual oral presentation (2,000 words equivalent)
| Early-mid semester | 40% |
Essay
| End of semester | 60% |
| Hurdle requirement: Minimum of 75% attendance at all tutorials, seminars and workshops. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Dates & times
- July
Coordinator Jan van Driel Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2024 to 24 August 2024 Last self-enrol date 1 August 2024 Census date 9 August 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 13 September 2024 Assessment period ends 2 October 2024 July contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Modern Languages Education Course Master of TESOL Course Master of Education Course Master of Environment Specialisation (formal) Mathematics and Science Education Informal specialisation Tailored specialisation - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 8 November 2024