James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2005

ED3213 - Secondary Science Curriculum

Credit points: 03
Year: 2005
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by:

Available to students enrolled in Bachelor of Education (Secondary) and Graduate Bachelor of Education (Secondary). Graduate BEd students are required to take this subject with or before ED3491 if it is their first teaching area. It is recommended to be taken before ED3491 if it is their second teaching area.

Learning and teaching science in the secondary school will be the focus of this subject. During the program, students should become familiar with the syllabus requirements in Junior Science (Science Years 1-10 syllabus). The issues addressed throughout the subject will be grounded in practice and informed by current research and philosophical positions. Some of these topics will include: conceptual learning, concept mapping, learning environments, scientific literacy, teaching strategies, "constructivism" as a referent for practice, curriculum materials and professional practice.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:ED2499 or undergraduate degree

Availabilities

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Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coord/Lect: jc155319.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours
  • 13 hours
    Assessment: (50%); (10%); (40%).
    Special Assessment Requirements:80% attendance

    Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.