Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit is designed to inspire pre-service science teachers to make science exciting, interesting and relevant for high school students. It provides them with opportunities to develop theoretical knowledge needed to interpret the curriculum and make appropriate judgements and decisions related to the teaching of science. The focus of the unit is on specific learning outcomes, implementation and assessment strategies associated with ATAR and General science subjects in Years 11 and 12 in Western Australia including physics, chemistry, biological sciences, human biological science, earth and environmental science, integrated science and psychology. Students develop a repertoire of teaching skills and strategies for engaging adolescents in meaningful learning that leads to a powerful understanding of science concepts.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Non-standard teaching period UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) demonstrate a repertoire of teaching and learning strategies relevant to the senior secondary science curriculum; (2) plan, sequence and evaluate student centred instruction for effective and engaging science learning; (3) demonstrate the skills to evaluate and develop instructional resources for senior secondary science, including a range of educational technologies; (4) apply a range of assessment and evaluation processes and strategies as appropriate for years 11 to 12; (5) demonstrate an awareness of diverse student learning needs through the planning of differentiated learning and the selection of differentiated resources; and (6) reflect on personal and professional development and plan for future learning as a member of the science teacher community.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) critique of a contemporary issue; (2) research task: probing science understanding; and (3) moderation task. Further information is available in the unit outline.
To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the critique of a contemporary issue, research task: probing science understanding, and moderation task components.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Rajinder Attar-Singh
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Unit(s) EDUC5465 Science Curriculum I (ID 3036)
Enrolment in - Advisable prior study
- six units in physics, chemistry, biology
or human biology, with at least two units at Level 3
- Contact hours
- total workload: 150 hours
contact hours: 30 hours. Further information available in the unit outline. - Text
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Dawson, V, Venville, G, & Donovan, J (eds). (2019) The art of teaching science. A comprehensive guide to the teaching of secondary school science 3rd Edn Sydney, Australia: Routledge.
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.