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ESC200 - Science Education 2: Physical and Earth/Space Sciences

2023

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Education

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

(ESC101)

Prerequisites

Must have passed 1 unit in (ESC100)

Incompatible

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

The focus of this unit is the development of science as Understanding, a Human Endeavour and Inquiry Skills in physical science: understanding of forces, matter, energy, motion and earth/space science: an understanding of Earth's dynamic structure and its place in the cosmos. In this unit, pre-service teachers will challenge their concepts and processes of teaching and learning physical and earth/space science through scientific inquiry, planning and implementing of learning experiences that will develop a repertoire of teaching strategies, pedagogical content knowledge and management skills.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Articulate relevant knowledge of concepts and explanatory theories in the physical and earth/space sciences.
2.	Analyse, synthesise and communicate a range of creative and challenging scientific enquiries.
3.	Contribute in promoting intellectual engagement to help peers and school students construct knowledge and pose questions.
4.	Critique personal constructions of teaching and learning of physical and earth/space science concepts.
5.	Design specific formative and summative assessments focused on evidence of student learning to provide targeted feedback.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Multiple choice quiz (16 questions)	10%	1 - Articulate relevant knowledge of concepts and explanatory theories in the physical and earth/space sciences.
2.	Project report (2,000 words or equivalent)	45%	1 - Articulate relevant knowledge of concepts and explanatory theories in the physical and earth/space sciences. 2 - Analyse, synthesise and communicate a range of creative and challenging scientific enquiries. 3 - Contribute in promoting intellectual engagement to help peers and school students construct knowledge and pose questions. 4 - Critique personal constructions of teaching and learning of physical and earth/space science concepts. 5 - Design specific formative and summative assessments focused on evidence of student learning to provide targeted feedback.
3.	Science project design (2,000 words or equivalent)	45%	1 - Articulate relevant knowledge of concepts and explanatory theories in the physical and earth/space sciences. 2 - Analyse, synthesise and communicate a range of creative and challenging scientific enquiries. 3 - Contribute in promoting intellectual engagement to help peers and school students construct knowledge and pose questions. 4 - Critique personal constructions of teaching and learning of physical and earth/space science concepts. 5 - Design specific formative and summative assessments focused on evidence of student learning to provide targeted feedback.

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2023	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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