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MURDOCH-S1E-FACE2FACE-2025-ONGOING
MURDOCH-S1E-ONLINESCHD-2025-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.

Organise and incorporate relevant elements from multiple SCSA documents, including secondary science curricula, Years 7-10 into secondary science teaching programs.

3.

Prioritise adjustments to provide a differentiated learning environment whilst maintaining high standard of science learning activities. Demonstrate knowledge of culturally appropriate pedagogy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in secondary science teaching programs

4.

Synthesise science programs, assessments and comprehensive lesson plans incorporating safety, individual student needs, prior learning, ICT and laboratory equipment availability

5.

Identify factors - international, national, humanitarian and social - that contribute to the development of legislation, policy and practice in laboratory settings and apply these to secondary science programs. Generate NCCD documentation for students with disability

6.

Utilise professional agencies that support high quality teaching (eg STAWA) in regards to development of teaching materials and identifying pathways for professional development in the Year 7-10 science curriculum context

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Engage in moderation of (fictional) Yr 7-10 student assessments with other professionals to arrive at comparable judgements and develop adequate student and parent feedback

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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).