Learning outcome
1.1

1. Know students and how they learn

1.2

2. Know the content and how to teach it

2.1

3. Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning

2.2

4. Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments

2.3

5. Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning

3.1

6. Engage in professional learning

3.2

7. Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community

A1

Create a lesson series on a science concept for middle years students.

A2

Build a six-week unit of curriculum related to global issues.

K1

Develop understandings about the nature of Science as a constantly developing field of knowledge and the processes of scientific thinking which support this development.

K2

Know about recent developments in Science and how Science impacts on the everyday world.

K3

Gain understanding of contemporary curriculum policies and guidelines relevant to teaching and assessing Science in the middle years.

K4

Be aware of a range of theoretical and pedagogical approaches, including constructivism, relevant to learning and teaching in Science.

K5

Demonstrate specific teaching strategies related to Science.

K6

Examine different ways of collecting data about student learning.

K7

Develop an understanding of scientific literacy and the teaching of global issues including sustainability and ethics.

S1

Reflect critically on practice, make positive use of feedback and learn in ongoing ways about teaching Science.

S2

Use appropriate theoretical frameworks and a range of effective and inclusive teaching strategies to produce effective and engaging learning experiences which cater for a range of learners.

S3

Articulate and justify planning, teaching and assessment practices.

S4

Use a variety of resources in the classroom to enhance learning.

S5

Communicate effectively with learners and colleagues.

S6

Develop skills in the collection of formative assessment data.

S7

Structure scientific teaching in response to global issues such as sustainability and ethics.