Introduction to Role of Science and Technology Education in Society (EDUC1706)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities Arts Social Science
School
Education School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 1 Hour/ Week
Restricted
Entry to the Bachelor of Education (Primary) program
Assessment methods
Student Safety Declaration;
Scientific Argument;
Model;
Reflection.
Course enquiries
Dr Emily Ross
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
This course provides an introduction to science and technology education in primary schooling. The course reviews the appropriate scientific ideas and practices for these levels of schooling. It builds understanding about how scientific knowledge can be used in current society ranging from personal health and well being to global concerns such as climate change and sustainability. The close link between science and technology forms an underlying theme in the course. The teaching strategies used in the course reflect international best practice and the Australian Curriculum.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) | St Lucia | Flexible Delivery | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) | External | External | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2019 (22/07/2019 - 16/11/2019) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2018 (23/07/2018 - 17/11/2018) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2017 (24/07/2017 - 18/11/2017) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2016 (25/07/2016 - 19/11/2016) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2015 (27/07/2015 - 21/11/2015) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |