Teaching Science in Primary Schools (EDUC3730)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Education School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 2 Hours/ Week
Incompatible
EDUC3705
Prerequisite
EDUC1706
Restricted
Entry to the BEd(Prim) program
Assessment methods
Online quiz, Project - Investigate a Science Phenomenon, Presentation -Teaching a Science Concept,
Review - Review an Inquiry Unit of Work
Course enquiries
Doctor Emily Ross (Semester 2, St Lucia, In person)
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course provides pedagogical content knowledge and curriculum knowledge for prospective primary school teachers in relation to the Science Key Learning Area. A variety of contexts are used to explore a range of appropriate teaching models and authentic assessment techniques in line with current approaches to teaching in the primary school. There is emphasis on the integration of information and communication technologies into teaching practice as well as integration of topics between key learning areas.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |