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ECM302 - Secondary Science 2

2026

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Education

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Must have passed 1 unit in (ECM201, ECM301, ECM501)

Incompatible

ECM502 -OR- Incompatible with achievement in ECM202

Coerequisites

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

This unit will develop the pedagogical content knowledge required for teaching senior secondary biology, chemistry, physics, earth and space sciences. Within this unit pre-service teachers will be supported in their learning of pedagogical approaches, strategies and resources that can support Year 11 and Year 12 students. Strategies for differentiating learning for diverse student cohorts will be explored with particular focus on supporting literacy and numeracy in the context of science. Pre-service teachers will be able to specialise in pedagogies, skills and processes for each science area, biology, physics, chemistry, and earth and space science, in recognition that while scientific thinking and processes can remain constant the pedagogy and practical experimentation required for each area is different.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Apply knowledge and understanding of science teaching models, concepts, content, and assessment structure for senior secondary Science.
2.	Analyse learning activities, resources, and opportunities to facilitate student development of senior secondary science curriculum content.
3.	Critically reflect and apply pedagogical content knowledge under Australian Curriculum, state and territory syllabus to plan and design activities that engage students in the learning of senior Secondary Science.
4.	Apply strong content and pedagogical content knowledge that meets students' specific needs and promotes participation and inclusion of all students in science learning.
5.	Implement strategic and pedagogical questioning in the development of scientific inquiry and communication required in senior science education.
6.	Differentiate learning for diverse student cohorts while supporting the development of literacy and numeracy in the context of science education.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Online discussion (2 x 20 minutes)	20%	1,2,3,5
2.	Critical reflection (1,200 words)	30%	1,2,3,4,5,6
3.	Lesson sequence (2,000 words or equivalent)	50%	1,2,4,5,6

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2026	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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