EDF5124 Science: Biology in secondary years B
Faculty of Education
EDF5124 Science: Biology in secondary years B is a level 5, 6-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2023 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5124
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5124
No unit lists EDF5124 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisites
- EDF5123
- Enrolment in D3001 BEd(Hons), D3002 to D3007 BEd(Hons)(Secondary doubles), D6001 MTeach
Overview
This unit builds on EDF5123 Science: Biology in secondary years A by extending the opportunities for you to develop, implement and critically reflect upon your pedagogical practices in biology. In particular you will consider the importance and value of teaching Science as a Human Endeavor, which includes the nature of science, uses, benefits and limitations of science and how real world science and science education compare. You will consider the types and ranges of assessment in biology and the ways in which these should inform student learning. An important component of this unit is an increased focus on the need for you as a biology teacher to think critically about your own practice and the degree to which it enhances the learning opportunities for all students. Throughout the unit, you will work collaboratively to develop team-teaching skills while being expected to demonstrate an ability to operate independently in order to plan and implement curriculum using appropriate pedagogies for teaching biology. You will learn first-hand how to use and undertake small research tasks that will help develop your professional practice and scholarship into the future.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Research assignment (2000 words or equivalent)50%
- Design curriculum task related to senior biology (2000 words or equivalent)50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate confidence and skill in generating solutions to complex problems in relation to teaching and learning
- 2
devise and implement a variety of assessment procedures to promote student learning in biology
- 3
plan for teaching and learning that fosters Science as a Human Endeavour
- 4
link the everyday world of learners in your classroom with biology in ways that are meaningful and relevant
- 5
engage in critical reflection as a professional teacher and understand contemporary trends in practice and research at the national and international level
- 6
demonstrate capacity to work collaboratively and autonomously as an adaptable and responsible professional practitioner.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials18 hours
- Lectures6 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study.
Usually, you can expect to engage with:
• 24 hours* of scheduled learning delivered on campus via weekly/regular directed learning activities; and
• the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study
*Subject to variation due to professional experience requirements.
Scheduled learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
In this unit you will have the opportunity to participate in: Combined classes with other science units; pre- and post- class activities which engage interest and consolidate understandings; intensive classes; collaborative activities with peers so that sharing of ideas is central to the experience; online sharing of ideas and resources; and critical reflection about your developing professional knowledge of practice for teaching biology and science.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Jennifer Mansfield
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Jennifer Mansfield
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5124?
EDF5124 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF5124 offered?
In 2023, EDF5124 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5124?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5124 have an exam?
No. EDF5124 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.