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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
The purpose of this unit is to consolidate students' knowledge of the science learning area of the Australian Curriculum and the curriculum materials available for lower secondary science. The unit is designed to allow students to explore scientific investigations and to familiarise them with the numeracy and literacy in the science classroom. The unit also examines the use of ICT in the science classroom. The unit emphasises a conceptual understanding of the principles of the social constructivist approach to science instruction, discourse management and assessment.
Mixed mode of delivery with on-line support
Students must pass 1 units from SCE5210
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, Laboratory based practical work, Co-operative group work, on-line discussion.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Project | Designing and developing a Web Quest | 40% |
| Assignment | Constructivist assessment portfolio | 60% |
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
The purpose of this unit is to consolidate students' knowledge of the science learning area of the Australian Curriculum and the curriculum materials available for lower secondary science. The unit is designed to allow students to explore scientific investigations and to familiarise them with the numeracy and literacy in the science classroom. The unit also examines the use of ICT in the science classroom. The unit emphasises a conceptual understanding of the principles of the social constructivist approach to science instruction, discourse management and assessment.
Mixed mode of delivery with on-line support
Students must pass 1 units from SCE5210
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, Workshops , Co-operative group work, on-line discussion.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Project | Designing and developing a digital based science education resource | 40% |
| Assignment | Constructivist programming and assessment portfolio | 60% |
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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