Discovering Science
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- On-campus: 12 hours Face to face+Blended Swinburne online - Nil
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning. For Online unit delivery, learning is conducted exclusively online.
2023 teaching periods
Swinburne Online Teaching Period 3 |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Prerequisites
EDU10004 Theories of Teaching and LearningAims and objectives
2. Explain how children’s knowledge and understanding of key science principles are supported by the aims and rationale of the relevant National and/or State and Territory Curriculum.
3. Use relevant National and/or State and Territory Curriculum to teach scientific concepts.
4. Create engaging science activities that would appeal to children.
Courses with unit
BA-EDECP / BA-EDECPS (SOL) Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)BA-EDUPRI/EDUPRI1 Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
On campus
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
On-Campus Class | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Live Online Lecture | 2 | 12 | 24 |
Specified Activities Various | 4 | 12 | 48 |
Unspecified Activities Various | 5.5 | 12 | 66 |
TOTAL | 150 hours/12.5cp |
Swinburne Online
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
Online Prescribed readings, online activities | 6 | 12 | 72 |
Unspecified Activities Independent study, readings, assignment preparation | 6.5 | 12 | 78 |
TOTAL | 150 hours/12.5cp |
Assessment
Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
Essay | Individual | 40% | 1, 2 |
Portfolio | Individual | 60% | 2, 3, 4 |
Content
• Why is Science important in today’s world?
• Relevant, National and / or State or Territory Curriculum content, concepts and organisation.
• Children’s development of scientific concepts, principles and knowledge (Foundation to Grade 6).
• Contemporary science pedagogy.
• Making Science fun and engaging.
• 5E inquiry planning.
• Making Science fun and engaging.
Study resources
- Reading materials.