EDF2068 Foundation science
Faculty of Education
EDF2068 Foundation science is a 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education. It isn't offered in 2020. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Not offered
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF2068
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After EDF2068
2 units list EDF2068 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
You will build your confidence with science as you explore and develop constructivist approaches to teaching science which strategically: connect learning to student’s prior knowledge, develop student capacity to question and inquire in systematic and meaningful ways; and use hands-on student-centred learning experiences to build understanding. You will build personal understanding of the nature of science and demonstrate capacities to plan for science learning and teaching related to the Early Years Learning Framework and the Victorian and Australian curriculum.
Offerings in 2020
The 2020 handbook lists no offerings for EDF2068.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn science concepts and the implications for science teaching for early childhood and primary aged learners
- 2
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key science concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies in early childhood and primary science
- 3
organise specific science content into an effective learning and teaching sequence
- 4
use your developing curriculum, assessment and reporting knowledge to design learning sequences and lesson plans in science
- 5
plan lesson sequences using knowledge of student learning, content and effective teaching strategies and resources.
Workload and teaching
You can expect to undertake a minimum total workload of 144 hours which includes:
- 24 contact hours comprising of lectures, workshops, tutorials and online activities/engagement and;
- 120 hours of self-directed/independent study.
Where it fits
EDF2068 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF2068?
EDF2068 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after EDF2068?
EDF2068 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including EDF3069 and EDF4076.
When is EDF2068 offered?
EDF2068 has no offerings listed in the 2020 handbook.
How much work is EDF2068?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Which majors and minors include EDF2068?
EDF2068 is part of Early childhood and primary education; and Primary education.