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MURDOCH-S1E-EXT-2019-ONGOING
MURDOCH-S1E-INT-2019-ONGOING

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Learning outcomes

1.

Provide a rationale for the provision of high quality Year 7-10 science programs in schools.

2.

Demonstrate science specific lesson planning, resource design and enactment of teaching using various teaching strategies and resources, catering for inclusive education and student diversity using SCSA Year 7-10 science curriculum content.

3.

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

4.

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

5.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of assorted assessment strategies, feedback repertoire and school-based reporting of student learning in the Year 7-10 science curriculum context

6.

Engage in professional learning, critiquing a range of resources available for ongoing professional learning in the Year 7-10 science curriculum context through unit and practicum experiences

7.

Professionally collaborate with colleagues, teachers, parents/carers and the community in planning and implementing effective teaching and learning in the Year 7-10 science context through unit and practicum experiences

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Additional information

Unit content:
    1. The Western Australian SCSA Year 7-10 science curriculum overview - Aims, rationale, content structure, overarching ideas, achievement standards, student diversity, general capabilities, cross curriculum priorities, links to other learning areas, implications for teaching, assessment and reporting.
    2. Content structure for Year 7-10 science syllabi.
      1. Science understanding (Biological, Chemical, Earth and Space, Physical).
      2. Science as a human endeavour (Nature and development, Use and influence).
      3. Science inquiry skills (Questioning and predicting, Planning and conducting, Processing and analysing data and information, Evaluating, Communicating).
    3. Science curriculum planning and implementation.
    4. Science assessment planning and implementation.
    5. Classroom management.
    6. Safety and health for science teachers.
    7. Reflective practice; including but not limited to interactions with textbook publishing personnel, interactions with parental and medical personnel to develop understanding of Individual Education Plans construction for students with a Disability (2015 Review of the Disability Standards for Education 2005, Urbis, 2015).