Overview

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Offerings

MURDOCH-AU7-EXT-2020-2020
MURDOCH-AU7-INT-2020-ONGOING

Requisites

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Learning outcomes

1.

Provide a rationale for the provision of high quality Year 11-12 science programs in schools.

2.

Demonstrate understanding of the Year 11-12 science curriculum content described by the SCSA , creating programs, lesson plans and activities using a variety of differentiated strategies and resources that cater for inclusive education and student diversity.

3.

Generate and maintain supportive and safe learning environments in the science classroom

4.

Develop knowledge and understanding regarding the impact of culture on the education of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

5.

Appropriately modify teaching resources and pedagogy to cater for students with disability

6.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of various assessment strategies, feedback repertoire, reporting methods to students, parents and other stakeholders in the Year 11-12 Science curriculum context

7.

Engage in planning for professional learning, critiquing a range of resources available for practising teachers in the Year 11-12 science curriculum context through unit experiences

8.

Professionally collaborate with colleagues, teachers and the community in planning effective teaching and learning in the Year 11-12 science context through unit experiences

9.

Interpret, appraise and demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility in plans to demonstrate universal design and ethical practices as a teaching practitioner

Assessments

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Additional information

Unit content:
  1. The Western Australian SCSA Year 11-12 science syllabi and support materials (Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Science, Human Biology, Physics) for ATAR and General courses. Rationale, aims, organisation, unit descriptions, learning outcomes, unit content, school-based grading systems and ATAR examination protocols.
  2. Western Australian SCSA Year 11-12 science syllabi planning and implementation.
  3. Western Australian SCSA Year 11-12 science syllabi assessment planning and implementation.
  4. Classroom management.
  5. Safety and health for science teachers.
  6. Reflective practice.
  7. Skills for educational research.
Other notes:

Curriculum Teaching Area 2 in Science requires a minimum of two units (six points) at Part I-Level and at least two units (6 points) at Part II-Level from the Science Major.