EDF4023 Science and technology education in the primary years
Faculty of Education
EDF4023 Science and technology education in the primary years is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.
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Overview
This unit introduces you to advanced theoretical and pedagogical concepts associated with the teaching of science and technology to children in primary school settings. You will analyse critically, evaluate and transform information from a range of curricula, including the Australian primary science curriculum and other international curricula. Specifically you will recognise that knowledges are culturally constructed and you will research a range of world views about science and technology. Important conceptual scientific ideas and different pedagogical approaches to the teaching of science and technology are critiqued. The preparation and teaching of science and technology programs is undertaken in the context of studying teaching strategies that are appropriate across cultural contexts, for different science and technology concepts and across year levels in primary school, early childhood settings, homes and communities.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Research essay on science and technology (1600 words or equivalent)40%
- Research compendium (2400 words or equivalent)60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
understand advanced theoretical and pedagogical concepts associated with the teaching of science and technology to children
- 2
translate conceptual ideas and processes about science into classroom learning activities for children that are appropriate for a range of year levels, areas of science and cultural knowledge associated with science learning
- 3
research and develop understandings of the variety of science and technology curricula and assessment techniques available for planning and evaluating student learning in science and technology
- 4
explore ways of stimulating and enriching children's natural curiosity by presenting a broad range of learning experiences
- 5
reflecting on your past and present science and technology education experiences, develop through the exploration and experience of a variety of learning and teaching strategies a personal approach to teaching science and technology.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
You can expect to undertake a minimum total workload of 144 hours per teaching period which may include:
- on average 24 contact hours of scheduled activities which may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement; and
- 120 hours of self-directed/independent study to make up the minimum required hours
For the unit teaching schedule, please visit the timetable.
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.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Leigh Disney
- Ms Donna Rady
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Leigh Disney
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF4023?
EDF4023 has no prerequisites.
When is EDF4023 offered?
In 2021, EDF4023 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Peninsula.
How much work is EDF4023?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF4023 have an exam?
No. EDF4023 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.