ESS439 - Issues in Science and Environmental Education
Unit details
| Year: | 2019 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Trimester 1 Unit Chair: | Peta White |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 3 hour seminar per week (excluding Professional Experience placement weeks) |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud (online): | Online independent and collaborative learning activities including Collaborate sessions scheduled throughout the trimester and weekly engagement with materials and responses in discussion forums. |
Content
Issues in Science and Environmental education is a hands-on, inquiry-based unit that develops critical perspectives towards the role of contemporary science education with a focus on environmental issues. You will engage with Scientists to develop teaching and learning materials that empower you to take action understanding the scientific literacies needed to move towards a more sustainable future for all.
This unit is offered via a series of modules with learning materials, seminars, and field excursions (where appropriate). Locations for field work will be Victorian and close to Melbourne. Cloud students will be provided with details to enable field excursions in their local environments.
The two assessments will cultivate your teaching and learning practices as you use contemporary science research to develop sequences and materials for secondary students. You will also consider your own personal activism and work with students to develop classroom actions.
Assessment
Assessment 1 - Curriculum Development (Teaching and Learning with Contemporary science in lower secondary classrooms) (2400 words or equivalent) - 60%
Assessment 2 - Resource Development (Personal Activism into Classroom Action) (1600 words or equivalent) - 40%
Unit Fee Information
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