Handbook

This is a hybrid course. It is available to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The course content, delivery and assessment will be identical for both groups of students.

This course is designed to develop in Initial Teacher Education students the appropriate pedagogies for Teaching Stage 6 Investigating Science, as well as offering an insight into the nature and practice of science. Initial Teacher Education students will develop skills in planning, teaching, assessing, contextualising science, managing practical work in science classrooms, and integrating ICT resources into lessons. Important issues such as student prior learning, student differences and safety are also considered. Students will critically evaluate the features of effective classroom practice. The course focuses on the requirements and philosophy of the NSW Stage 6 Investigating Science syllabus.