School Of EducationScience for Contemporary LearnersWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 102485.1
Discipline: TEACHER EDUCATION: PRIMARY
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
A basic understanding of primary learners’ cognitive development, features of positive classroom environments, and outcomes of the primary science syllabus is desirable.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 1845 Graduate Certificate in Primary Science Education.
About this Unit
The purpose of this unit is for students to investigate how primary-age children think scientifically and develop knowledge of the natural world, and explore constructivist strategies for teaching primary science aligned to current reform efforts. An emphasis will be placed on understanding the essential features of inquiry-based pedagogies, scientific practices, and the role of creativity, coding, and technology in teaching and learning science. Students will apply their understandings of learning and constructivist pedagogies to the design of a series of primary science lessons.
Courses| 1845.1 | Graduate Certificate in Primary Science Education | CONTINUING |
| 1847.1 | Master of Education (STEM) | CONTINUING |
| 1847.2 | Master of Education (STEM) | CONTINUING |
| 1887.1 | Graduate Certificate in Primary STEM Education | CURRENT |
| 1911.1 | Master of Education | CURRENT |
| 1913.1 | Graduate Certificate in Education (exit only) | CURRENT |
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