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Course description

This Masters level course introduces contemporary educational theory and effective practice teaching Science in the primary years of schooling. Students will be introduced to underpinning theoretical ideas, curriculum documents, curriculum development and approaches to teaching primary school Science. The course will focus on the development of preservice teachers¿ knowledge and understanding of how to teach the discipline of Science (pedagogical content knowledge). Throughout the course students will develop their understanding of how programs can be developed, assessed, and moderated. Therefore, emphasis is placed on developing knowledge and skills to make meaningful links among curriculum intent, learning experiences and assessment. Students will be encouraged to develop their own skills as communicators in a range of social contexts with Science at the forefront of STEM integration. Where possible, the teaching and learning approaches used in interactive learning spaces are intended to model strategies that can be used in classrooms, Collegial, collaborative and reflective practices are encouraged, modelled and practiced in these sessions. Teaching, learning and assessment are commensurate with a Masters¿ level course and designed to demonstrate attainment of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) at graduate level. Specifically the constructive alignment of objectives, learning and assessment address the following standards: 1.2, 2.1 - 2.3, 3.1 - 3.6, 4.1, 4.4, 4.5, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2.

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