EDF3069 Planning and teaching science
Faculty of Education
EDF3069 Planning and teaching science is a 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education. It isn't offered in 2020. It needs EDF2068 and unlocks 1 unit.
- 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 EDF3069
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After EDF3069
1 unit list EDF3069 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
The unit has a strong focus on planning and assessment in science teaching and is designed to build on the experiences of the Foundation Science unit through the development of comprehensive science teaching sequences built around big ideas in science. The unit works to develop understanding of the relationship between science conceptual knowledge, curriculum and assessment. Teaching sequences are developed drawing from constructivist learning theory and inquiry approaches to science learning.
Offerings in 2020
The 2020 handbook lists no offerings for EDF3069.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
plan, structure and sequence science learning programs
- 2
select and use resources to support science teaching and learning
- 3
develop strategies to develop and improve science teaching programs
- 4
use conceptual, curriculum and assessment knowledge to organise content into effective science learning and teaching sequences
- 5
draw from a range of teaching strategies to support science learning.
Workload and teaching
You can expect to undertake a minimum total workload of 144 hours which may include:
- 24 contact hours comprising of lectures, workshops, tutorials and online activities/engagement and;
- 120 hours of self-directed/independent study.
Where it fits
EDF3069 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF3069?
You need EDF2068 before you enrol.
What can I take after EDF3069?
EDF3069 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including EDF4076.
When is EDF3069 offered?
EDF3069 has no offerings listed in the 2020 handbook.
How much work is EDF3069?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Which majors and minors include EDF3069?
EDF3069 is part of Early childhood and primary education; and Primary education.