Course Title: Science Principles, Practice and STEM
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Science Principles, Practice and STEM
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
TCHE2435 |
Bundoora Campus |
Postgraduate |
360H Education |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2016, Sem 1 2017, Sem 1 2018 |
TCHE2676 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
360H Education |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2020 |
Course Coordinator: Dr.VK Varughese
Course Coordinator Phone: 99258378
Course Coordinator Email: vk.varughese@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: City campus
Course Coordinator Availability: By email
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
In this course you will be introduced to theoretical and pedagogical perspectives and issues in Science education. The course endeavours to create learning environments where you can develop an understanding and appreciation of the nature of science and science learning. You will engage at theoretical and practical levels with key concepts and processes related to teaching and learning science in primary contexts. You will explore science for yourselves through hands-on activities in ways that reflect the constructivist philosophy and inquiry-based approaches which the course promotes. You will develop the skills necessary for designing and implement lessons that engage and motivate children.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:
- Critically analyse and apply educational research to your professional Comment [10]: Too Long Page 45 of 60 28 February 2011 practice, demonstrating inclusive, learner-focused, evidence-based teaching.
- Consolidate and synthesise expert content and pedagogical knowledge and judgement to develop highly effective and innovative teaching skills in an area of specialisation.
- Demonstrate a capacity for critically reflective practice including social, environmental and cultural professional awareness in both local and global contexts.
- Communicate and engage professionally and ethically with students, colleagues, parents, carers and education stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
- Show commitment to ongoing professional learning, particularly in relation to meeting the Australian Graduate Standards for Teachers.
Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:
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Overview of Learning Activities
Your learning in this course will involve a range of face-to-face and online activities including; tutorials, workshops, practical science activities, individual tasks, collaborative group work, presentations, community-based site visits, discussion, online activities and individual reflection.
In addition to scheduled contact time it is expected that students will do several hours of independent study each week. This time should be devoted to engaging with the set readings, writing reflections on the learning activities in the unit (lectures, readings, workshop activities, and assessment), accessing online support materials and communication tools provided on the Learning Hub, researching science and technology topics, and preparing assessment tasks.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT University will support your access to learning resources for this course. Readings from current educational literature will be provided through your online course site and will be drawn from highly regarded academic journals, books and conferences as well as reports, websites and other online resources.
The University Library provides extensive scholarly resources to supplement your suggested readings and research and is able to request books or articles from any library in the world. Guides to the literature in your discipline area are available from http://rmit.libguides.com/sb.php?subject_id=67929
Assistance with referencing and avoiding plagiarism is available here http://www1.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing
The Library and the Study and Learning Centre are also on hand to support and assist in the development of your academic skills to make best use of such resources within your academic studies. http://www1.rmit.edu.au/library
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program capabilities.
Assessment may include both theoretical and practical aspects of your learning. Assessment tasks are directly linked to the stated course objectives and outcomes. The assessment tasks will include both individual and group work.
Task |
Course Learning Outcome |
AITSL Standards Assessed
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Science Inquiry presentation 50%, 2000 words equivalent Part A: Group video Part B: Individual reflective essay |
CLO1 CLO4 |
2.1, 2.6, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 6.3 |
Unit of work: Transfer of Learning, 50%, 2000 words |
CLO2 CLO3 |
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.4, 5.1 |
Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks. If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the Program Manager or the Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more. The statement of student responsibilities summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers. www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/student-responsibilities Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described online at: www.rmit.edu.au/staff/our-rmit/policies/academic-research