EDUC4110
10 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course deepens students' understanding of the principles and practices of teaching and learning in secondary schools across the Maths, Science and Technology KLAs. It will place particular emphasis on the investigative, problem solving and design aspects of authorised syllabi in these areas and elucidate those aspects where pupil experience in one area can deepen and expand their learning in another. During this course the students will produce learning materials and activities integrating interdisciplinary content. Activities will be shared with practicing teachers for appraisal.
Availability
Not currently offered.
This Course was last offered in Semester 1 - 2022.
Replacing course(s)
This course replaces the following course(s): EDUC4105 and EDUC4109. Students who have successfully completed EDUC4105 or EDUC4109 are not eligible to enrol in EDUC4110.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Describe the role of problem solving, design and investigation in STEM KLA syllabi.
2. Develop authentic, interdisciplinary approaches to the teaching of their core teaching subject.
3. Incorporate new technologies into the teaching and learning of STEM teaching subjects.
Content
- Investigation, design and problem solving in STEM syllabi in NSW.
- Interactions between the design process, problem solving and investigation.
- Development of student capacities in design, investigation, and problem solving.
- Development of program development skills for the integration of STEM in secondary schools including the creation of interdisciplinary learning materials and activities to be shared with practicing teachers.
Requisite
Program Enrolment Rule:
Available to students in the following program(s):
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) [40107]
Bachelor of Education (Secondary)(Honours) [40108]
Course Replacement:
You cannot enrol if you have successfully completed any of the following course(s):
EDUC3245
EDUC4105
EDUC4109
Enrolment in this course is dependent on meeting the Teacher Education Admission Milestone which requires meeting at least one of the following criteria:
- Three HSC Band 5s (including one in English), or
- Successful completion of 80 units of courses at the University of Newcastle, or
- Regulatory authority approved comparable pathways, or
- Commencement in the program prior to 2016.
Assessment items
Essay: Essay
Project: Project
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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