EDUC6130

Science Curriculum Studies 3

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 Science: Stages 4-5 and Stage 6 Senior Science syllabi in NSW while developing the skills to plan, implement and evaluate units of work in a school context. They will gain a theoretical knowledge of and practical skills in the application of science education methods in an integrated science context. Students will develop skills in the management of the major functions of science 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 belonging to the profession of teaching;
? Understand the rationale and aims of integrated science education;
? Develop an understanding of the nature of integrated science methods;
? Manage major teaching functions of lesson organisation;
? Develop planning skills required for effective sequencing of learning experiences, taking into account issues related to curriculum knowledge and effective classroom management strategies;
? Planning, delivering and evaluating simple science lessons;
? Develop assessment of student learning appropriate for integrated science contexts;
? Interpret school programs in relation to integrated science syllabi;
? Develop the skills to research the content strands of the Science:
Stages4-5 and Stage 6 Senior Science syllabi and design units of work.
Content * Critical examination of all aspects of the design, implementation and assessment of the new syllabi for integrated science.
* Critical awareness of the resources available to support the implementation of the syllabi.
* Knowledge of current and past policies and educational research which infonns the evaluation of and modification of aspects of
syllabus design and implementation.
* Awareness of current issues related to the NSW Board of Studies Examinations, with specific reference to the integrated curriculum.
* 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 integrated science.
Replacing Course(s) n/a
Transition n/a
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge nil
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments Assessment Item 1: Analysis of Science Stages 4-5 Syllabus (30%) due Week 4. Describe the new Stage 4-5 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: Analysis of Stage 6 Senior Science Syllabus (30%) due Week 10. Describe the new Stage 6 Senior Science 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 3: Unit of work (40%) due Exam. Period Week 2. Prepare a documented unit outline for one of the modules of the Stage 6 Senior Science program. 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