EDUC6131

Science Curriculum Studies 4

Faculty of Education and Arts School of Education

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Not available in 2014

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

Students will focus on the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values and attitudes related to the Stage 6 Physics, USC program. They will in addition consider standards-based assessment and the way it impacts on school internal USC evaluation schemes.

Objectives

On satisfactory completion of this course students should be able to:
- Develop planning skills required for effective sequencing of USC learning experiences, taking into account issues related to curriculum knowledge, student destination and effective classroom management strategies;
- Planning, delivering and evaluating more complex physics lessons;
- Develop assessment of student learning appropriate for USC Physics.
- Interpret school programs in relation to the Stage 6 USC 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 principles of standards based evaluation and its implementation in a 1-ISC Physics context.

Replacing Course(s)

n/a

Transition

n/a

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

nil

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture
Tutorial

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments

Assessment Item 1: Physics Lesson Plan (20%) due Week 4. 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 2: Core Unit of work (40%) due Exam Period Week 10. Prepare a documented unit outline for one of the modules of the USC Physics program. You should include lesson sequences, resources and assessment strategies but detailed plans for each lesson are not required.

Assessment Item 3: Option Unit of work (40%) due Exam Period Week 2. Prepare a documented unit outline for one of the modules of the USC Physics program. You should include lesson sequences, resources and assessment strategies hut detailed plans for each lesson are not required.

Contact Hours