EDF2068 Foundation science
Faculty of Education
EDF2068 Foundation science is a 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2022 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 3 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 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.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in one of:
D3001 Bachelor of Education (Hons)
D3002 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Arts
D3004 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Music
D3005 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Science
D3006 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Fine Art
D3007 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Business
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 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Investigating science learners' science ideas (2000 words or equivalent)50%
- Reflective critique on approaches to science teaching (2000 words or equivalent)50%
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
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Where it fits
EDF2068 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Kathy Smith
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Kathy Smith
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF2068?
EDF2068 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after EDF2068?
EDF2068 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including EDF3069 and EDF4076. Those lead on to 3 units in all.
When is EDF2068 offered?
In 2022, EDF2068 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula.
How much work is EDF2068?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF2068 have an exam?
No. EDF2068 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EDF2068?
EDF2068 is part of Early childhood and primary education; and Primary education.