Foundations: Science Teaching (EDUC91190)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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: 4 March 2025
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
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: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Kristen Hebden Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours comprising one 2-hour on-campus workshop and one asynchronous hour in each of 8 weeks Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
What do these dates mean
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- 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.
Additional delivery details
ACCELERATED mode: take this subject in your 2nd semester of study.
STANDARD / EXTENDED mode: take this subject in your 4th semester of study.
Refer to the Master of Teaching (Secondary) handbook entry for further information.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
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- Links to additional information
Faculty of Education: https://education.unimelb.edu.au/
Last updated: 4 March 2025