EMS108 Science & Technology Studies (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Curriculum Studies (CURIC)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject is designed to give students a deep understanding of science and technology. The subject is based on the notion of a knowledge-building community where students monitor and analyse their own learning in light of research literature and deficits in students' content knowledge. Class sessions are structured around a problem-based learning approach designed to address the content knowledge of science and technology.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Bathurst |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga | Session 2 |
| Internal | Albury-Wodonga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EMS108
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- understand a selection of science and technology disciplinary knowledge in the context of the Science and Technology K-6 Syllabus;
- be able to use inquiry and problem-solving strategies to address content knowledge deficits;
- be able to demonstrate adequate skills in the use of simple apparatus and materials in science investigations;
- have begun to appreciate the role of science and technology in the primary curriculum;
- have developed an understanding of learning by analysing their own experiences in the subject;
- have begun to articulate a philosophy of teaching and learning in primary science and technology.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
-Science and Technology discipline knowledge in context. -The nature of inquiry science. -Problem-based learning. -Discussion of the role of science and technology in our society including equity issues, environmental issues and specific contexts such as rural schools. -Understanding of how students learn in science. -Demands of the NSW K-6 Science and Technology syllabus.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.