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Overview

This unit examines curricula, resources and instructional strategies appropriate for the teaching of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth and Environmental Sciences for Senior Science in Years 11 and 12.

Offered by:

Macquarie School of Education

Unit level:

4000

Grading requirement:

Graded

Offerings

More detailed information about unit activities and assessments is provided in the Unit Guides.
Session 2, Special circumstances
Session 2, Weekday attendance, North Ryde

Requisites

Enrolment rules

Pre-requisite
NCCW (pre-2020 units)

Learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to
1.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance, and structure of the content/strategies for Stage 6 of the science syllabuses (Biology/Earth and Environmental Science/Chemistry/Physics).

2.

Interpret research findings both in science and science education and relate these where appropriate to current syllabus documents and to the lives of students.

3.

Plan lesson sequences using knowledge of student learning, content and effective teaching strategies

4.

Demonstrate critical thinking about the potential of information and communication technologies (ICT) to enhance the quality of learning and teaching to engage students with science.

5.

Demonstrate understanding of assessment strategies, including formal and informal, diagnostic, formative and summative approaches to assess student learning progress.

6.

Develop oral communication skills, listening skills, and teamwork skills.

Assessments

Assessments

Design a test (Teaching and Assessment)
Lesson Plan
Ongoing assessment

Learning and teaching activities

Scheduled learning activities

Workshop
Tutorial (online)