EDF4076 Building expertise in science teaching
Faculty of Education
EDF4076 Building expertise in science teaching is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education. It isn't offered in 2022. It needs EDF2068 and EDF3069 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for EDF4076. This is its 2022 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before EDF4076
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After EDF4076
1 unit list EDF4076 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
This unit explores science education by examining three key areas of science teaching: the importance of strong discipline based knowledge; teacher capacity to identify and track progressive development of student conceptual understanding, including effective assessment strategies; and, utilising authentic contexts for science learning. The unit provides opportunity for you to identify and explore key conceptual ideas in each science discipline and consider age appropriate learning expectations for students in both early childhood settings and the primary years. The relationship between science and other curriculum areas and also society will be explored through integrated teaching approaches and rich learning contexts. You will build an understanding of and demonstrate capacities to plan for science learning and teaching related to the Victorian and Australian curriculum.
Offerings in 2022
The 2022 handbook lists no offerings for EDF4076.
Assessment
- Developing and assessing a focused learning sequence (2000 words or equivalent)50%
- Science learning investigation (2000 words or equivalent)50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies associated with science education in both early childhood and primary contexts
- 2
demonstrate and apply knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn science and the implications for teaching
- 3
demonstrate and apply understanding of assessment strategies, including informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative approaches to access student learning
- 4
organise selected science content into an effective learning and teaching sequence drawing from knowledge of student learning, content, curriculum, assessment and effective teaching strategies.
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.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF4076?
You need EDF2068 and EDF3069 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after EDF4076?
EDF4076 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including EDF4079.
When is EDF4076 offered?
EDF4076 has no offerings listed in the 2022 handbook.
How much work is EDF4076?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF4076 have an exam?
No. EDF4076 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.