Teaching Primary Science and Technology (EDSE359)

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of primary science and technology (GTSD 2.1.1, 2.4.1);
2. organise content into an effective learning and teaching sequence using appropriate pedagogical and assessment strategies for primary science and technology (GTSD 2.2.1, 3.3.1, 5.1.1);
3. analyse the contents of the K–6 Science and technology syllabus for New South Wales to develop safe and engaging learning experiences for children (GTSD 2.1.1, 3.1.1, 4.4.1);
4. analyse the impact of Literacy and Numeracy demands in the K–6 Science and technology syllabus and demonstrate a range of strategies for teaching using an integrated approach (GTSD 2.5.1, 3.3.1);
5. demonstrate knowledge of a range of resources, including digital technologies, that engage students in their learning and analyse the role that investigating, designing and making, and technology play in the process of learning and the importance of communication through language and other expressive means (GTSD 3.4.1); and
6. demonstrate correct use of relevant strategies for differentiating output, process, and content (GTSD 1.5.1).