EDF4079 · Leading science learning

Overview

This unit is designed to expand your thinking about key aspects of the work of a science leader within an education setting. The learning experiences are designed to enable you to draw together: the work you have completed in your science education studies to date; the insights of professionals working in the roles of a school based science leader; and, the expertise of others working outside formal education settings. Key areas of learning include familiarisation with relevant government policies and initiatives in science education, the role of a school based science leader, planning and leading professional learning, exploring the impact of cultural identity in science education, engaging school communities and building mutually beneficial partnerships to enhance science education.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. demonstrate a depth of knowledge and understanding about the relationship of key conditions that support quality science education
2. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn science and use this knowledge to articulate preferred pedagogical approaches to science education
3. identify and plan professional learning
4. demonstrate knowledge of strategies that can be used to lead, promote, enhance and sustain quality school-based science teaching and learning.

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Usually, you can expect to engage with: • 24 hours* of scheduled learning delivered on campus via weekly/regular directed learning activities; and • the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study *Subject to variation due to professional experience requirements Scheduled learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.