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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022

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ED2095 - Science Education for Early Childhood

Credit points:03
Year:2022
Student Contribution Band:Band 1
Prerequisites:ED1411 and 6 credit points of level 1 ED subjects
Administered by:College of Arts, Society & Education (pre 2023 PCS)

JCU Online campus mode is available only to Online B Ed ECE students enrolled in the carousel offering.

Subject Description

    Science education is a key component of early childhood education. In this subject, you will develop your science technological, pedagogical and concept and curriculum knowledge with an emphasis on teaching learners from birth to year three. You will learn to identify the skills, attitudes and concepts that form an early childhood "Science" program and learn strategies appropriate to the teaching of science. Lectures and tutorials for this subject are delivered by external mode only. The subject is offered online requiring students to access the internet for participation. Students are expected to conduct simple (level 1) hands-on science activities at home using simple materials.

Learning Outcomes

  • demonstrate an understanding of science in the Australian Curriculum, the Early Years Curriculum Framework, and the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines and other relevant curriculum documents
  • develop a repertoire of developmentally appropriate hands-on science activities and consider leadership opportunities in ECE science
  • develop relevant teacher knowledge of science concepts and effective pedagogy to support science learning in the early years (birth to 8)
  • articulate the need for a robust science education program in the early childhood years and increase their confidence and competence as a learner and teacher of science
  • plan and conduct science activities safely in early childhood education settings while integrating appropriate technology

Subject Assessment

  • Written > Examination - In class - (40%) - Individual
  • Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
  • Written > Learning plan - (50%) - Individual

Note that 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.

Availabilities

JCU Online, Study Period 81, External

Census date:Thursday, 27 Jan 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 17 Jan 2022 to Saturday, 05 Mar 2022
Coordinator(s):
DR Subhashni Taylor
Lecturer(s):
DR Subhashni Taylor
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 7 Hours - Online collaboration sessions
  • 7 Hours - Online content
Method of delivery:WWW - LearnJCU

JCU Online, Study Period 84, External

Census date:Thursday, 21 Jul 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 11 Jul 2022 to Saturday, 27 Aug 2022
Coordinator(s):
DR Subhashni Taylor
Lecturer(s):
DR Subhashni Taylor
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 7 Hours - Online collaboration sessions
  • 7 Hours - Online content
Method of delivery:WWW - LearnJCU

JCU Singapore, Study Period 51, Internal (not available in 2022)

Usually available in odd-numbered years.

Census date:Thursday, 07 Apr 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 14 Mar 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022
Staff:No staff allocated; see "This Subject In Other Years".
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 20 Hours - Workshops
  • 10 Hours - Online interactive lectures

JCU Singapore, Study Period 52, Internal

Not expected to be available after this year.

Census date:Thursday, 04 Aug 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 11 Jul 2022 to Friday, 14 Oct 2022
Lecturer(s):
MRS Jarina Peer
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 20 Hours - Workshops
  • 10 Hours - Online content

JCU Singapore, Study Period 53, Internal

Not expected to be available after this year.

Census date:Thursday, 01 Dec 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 07 Nov 2022 to Friday, 17 Feb 2023
Lecturer(s):
MRS Jarina Peer
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 20 Hours - Workshops
  • 10 Hours - Online interactive lectures

Study Period 1, External

Census date:Thursday, 24 Mar 2022
Study Period Dates:Monday, 21 Feb 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022
Coordinator(s):
DR Subhashni Taylor
Lecturer(s):
DR Subhashni Taylor
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 12 Hours - Other - Online Activities
  • 12 Hours - Online content
Method of delivery:WWW - LearnJCU