| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Education, Arts & Community |
| Unit Title: | Senior Science Curriculum 1 |
| Unit ID: | EDDDE3018 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (A pass in three approved Science discipline courses) |
| Co-requisite(s): | (One approved Science discipline course) |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 070301 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
This course aims to introduce undergraduate pre-service teachers to the philosophy and structure of the Victorian Certificate of Education and the requirements of teaching classes in Units 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the VCE. Pre-service teachers will relate their work to Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Environmental Science. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: No |
| Supplementary Assessment:No |
| Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit. |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | |  | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the VCE Study Designs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Environmental Science particularly in Unit I and Unit 3. |
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| K2. | Display a solid knowledge of the appropriate biological, chemical, physical or earth and space sciences as specified in the Australian curriculum, the relationship to educational contexts, and how they interact in effective teaching. |
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| K3. | Demonstrate developing understandings of the rationale, methodology and teaching techniques relevant to VCE Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Environmental Science and how these subjects relate to the teaching of Science. |
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| K4. | Demonstrate developing knowledge of resources, including technology, relevant to the teaching of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Environmental Science at VCE level. |
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| K5. | Understand the links between effective planning, teaching, and assessment areas. |
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| K6. | Identify the way literacy and numeracy skills can be developed among students in Senior Science. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Devise valid methods for assessment in VCE Units 1 and 3 in line with VCE guidelines for Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Environmental Science. |
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| S2. | Show developing skills in the teaching of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Environmental Science, using theoretical frameworks and practical ability to produce effective learning for a wide range of students. |
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| S3. | Use a variety of technologies in the classroom in order to assist learning. |
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| S4. | Effectively articulate and justify practice. |
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| S5. | Use literacy and numeracy teaching strategies in the Senior Science teaching area. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Demonstrate understanding of key concepts in a VCE Science course. |
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| A2. | Design, plan and analyse a Senior Science curriculum. |
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| A3. | Plan for classroom practices that are inclusive and cater for students needs |
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| A4. | Design and provide a written rationale for assessment tasks in VCE units 1. |
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| Unit Content: |
•The Victorian Certificate of Education: the structure, role of VCAA and assessment approaches.
•The specific structure and content in VCE Units 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Environmental Science with a focus on Unit 1 and Unit 3.
•Methodology and teaching techniques in VCE Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Environmental Science with particular focus on laboratory work, demonstrations, safety in all areas, activity based learning and classroom management.
•Observing practicing teachers of Units 1 and 3 in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Environmental Science and discussing content, teaching approaches and assessment areas.
•Evaluation and assessment issues at VCE level - issues at the school level for Unit 1 and school assessed coursework at Unit 3.
•Preparing students for examinations (VCAA) in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Environmental Science.
•The introduction of the Australian Curriculum in Senior Sciences. |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, K2, K3, K4, K5 S1, S2, S4, A1 | Introduce a VCE Science Area of Study | Presentation of an introductory lesson synthesising key concepts and probing student ideas of an Area of Study | 10-20% | | 2. | K1, K2, K3, K4, K5 S1, S2, S4, A4 | Assessment tasks for Unit 1 Biology/Chemistry/ Physics or Environmental Science | Rationale for design/selection/implementation of assessment tasks | 30-40% | | 3. | K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, K6 S1, S2, S3, S4, S5 A2, A3 | Design, and planning of VCE Senior Science curriculum | Curriculum design project | 40-60% |
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