EDCEL2012 Science Education

This unit is designed to develop an understanding of the nature of science and technology and their relationship with society through an activity-based approach. Key scienti¿c concepts will be explored. Design thinking and technologies to generate and produce solutions will be examined. Discussion and analysis of the teaching and learning activities will enable students to personally evaluate di¿erent approaches to teaching science and technology to cater for a range of learners in the classroom. The development of an enthusiasm for science and technology and the teaching of these is a major focus of this unit. This unit is part of the Bachelor of Education (EC & Primary) course. A 15 day Primary School professional experience for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) is attached to this unit. During the placement, students will continue to develop skills and knowledge aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) through authentic, practical experiences under the guidance of qualified mentors. Throughout the placement, PSTs are required to complete designated professional learning activities in collaboration with their assigned mentors.

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Credit points

EFTSL

0.125

Band

Band 1

Field of Education

Teacher Education: Early Childhood (070101)

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $592
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $592

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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