Science Education 11-12: Pedagogies for Senior Science (EDSE357)

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 for topics covered in the biology, physics, chemistry, investigative science, earth & environmental science and science extension syllabi (GTSD 2.1.1);
2. demonstrate understanding of assessment strategies, including informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative approaches to assess student learning against outcomes and demonstrate an understanding of the importance of effective home-school links, processes for reporting student progress to parents and caregivers (GTSD 5.1.1, 5.4.1);
3. include a range of teaching strategies that identify and discuss a variety of investigative skills used in science and discuss in detail the types of cognitive engagement that could be associated with each skill and safety issues inherent in investigations (GTSD 3.3.1, 4.1.1, 4.2.1, 4.4.1);
4. implement teaching strategies for using ICT to expand curriculum learning opportunities for students and demonstrate ability to critically analyse and evaluate resources and enhance available resources to support student learning (GTSD 2.6.1);
5. demonstrate knowledge of a range of resources, such as ICT, academic mentors, external professionals and community representatives including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, that enhance professional knowledge and practice and can be used to engage students in their learning (GTSD 3.4.1, 7.4.1); and
6. demonstrate ability to critically analyse a textbook in relation to a specific aspect and provide a range of appropriate resources/activities to address identified ‘shortcomings’ (GTSD 3.4.1, 3.6.1).