EDUC6129

Science Curriculum Studies 1

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Not available in 2014

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

Builds on students? understandings of the responsibilities and obligations of belonging to the profession of science teaching. They will gain a critical understanding of science education and federal and state policy in this area. Students will understand the rationale and aims of the HSC Preliminary Physics syllabus in NSW while developing the skills to plan, implement and evaluate units of work in a secondary school context. They will gain a theoretical knowledge of and practical skills in the application of the science education methods in a physics context. Students will develop skills in the management of the major functions of physics lesson organisation and delivery to an acceptable level of competence.

Objectives On satisfactory completion of this course students should be able to:
? Extend their understandings of the responsibilities and obligations of belonging to the profession of teaching;
? Understand the rationale and aims of Physics education;
? Develop an understanding of the nature of Physics methods;
? Manage major teaching functions of physics lesson organisation;
? Develop planning skills required for effective sequencing of physics learning experiences, taking into account issues related to curriculum knowledge and effective classroom management strategies;
? Planning, delivering anti evaluating simple physics lessons;
? Develop assessment of student learning appropriate for Preliminary Physics.
? Interpret school programs in relation to the Stage 6 Preliminary Physics syllabus;
? Develop the skills to research the content strands of the Physics syllabus and design units of work.
Content * Critical examination of all aspects of the design, implementation and assessment of the New Stage 6 Physics syllabus.
* Critical awareness of the resources available to support the implementation of the senior syllabi.
* Knowledge of current and past policies and educational research which informs the evaluation of and modification of aspects of
syllabus design and implementation.
* Awareness of current issues related to the NSW Board of Studies Higher School Certificate Examinations, with specific reference to the Physics and related curricula.
* Knowledge and understanding of what makes an effective educational resource (traditional and IT oriented).
* Knowledge of the wider community as a resource for the study of the Physics.
Replacing Course(s) n/a
Transition n/a
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge 25
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments Assessment Item 1: Analysis of Physics Syllabus (20%) due Week 4. Describe the new Physics Syllabus in terms of its undergirding philosophy, balance of domains and explicit structure. Analyse the document in terms of potential difficulties in its implementation. Comment upon the controversies involved in its production and distribution.

Assessment Item 2: Physics Lesson Plan (30%) due Week 10. Choose one part of the syllabus and prepare a plan for a single lesson which would form part of an identified teaching sequence intended to contribute to student achievement of the outcomes specified by the syllabus.

Assessment Item 3: Unit of work (50%) due Exam. Period Week 2. Prepare a documented unit outline for one of the modules of the Preliminary Physics course. You should include lesson sequences, resources and assessment strategies but detailed plans for each lesson are not required.
Contact Hours Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term