• Semester 2 (Day)

Synopsis

In  studying this unit students will come to an understanding  of  the
scientific  process.  They will appreciate how  children  think  about
science and learn science. Students in this unit will research a  wide
variety   of   curricula  and  strategies,  through  independent   and
collaborative  study, that will advance science education  in  primary
schools.  Leadership  skills  in science education  will  be  promoted
together  with  an  ability to analyse critically  the  literature  on
science  education  methodologies.  Problem-solving  skills  will   be
advocated  in  the  unit and an attitude to science that  incorporates
honesty, open-mindedness and information sharing will be promoted. The
unit will incorporate a recognition of the social, ethical, values and
responsibility needs in science education. Studies in this  unit  will
confirm  that effective science teaching plays a significant  role  in
the  overall  development  of  children  including  their  independent
thinking and autonomy.