EDUC3150

Science & Technology for Early Childhood Educators

Faculty of Education and Arts School of Education

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Not available in 2014

Previously offered in 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Provides students with an understanding of children's development (0-8 years) in relation to the learning of science and technology. Students plan, implement and evaluate appropriate learning experiences for young children in the area of science and technology.

Objectives

For students to demonstrate
1. understandings of child development (0-8 years)and to apply these to the teaching of science and technology;
2. planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate learning experiences for young children in the area of science and technology;
3. proficiency in the use of curriculum frameworks and syllabus documents in planning and programming for science and technology;
4. content knowledge in science and technology.

Content

Topics will include:
. built environments;
. information and communication;
. earth and its surroundings - air, water, the earth, the solar system and space;
. physical phenomena - sound, light, magnetism and electricity;
. use of technology in teaching.

Replacing Course(s)

N/A

Transition

N/A

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

SCIM2030
EDUC2001

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Workshop
Computer Lab

Assessment Items

Other: (please specify)	1. Content Knowledge Task(50%) 2. Curriculum Planning Task (50%)

Contact Hours

Computer Lab: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Compulsory Components