EDMAS6049 Primary Science Education
This unit is designed to examine key theoretical and pedagogical perspectives and issues in the teaching of science and technology with children, with emphasis on developing children's skills of working scientifically, designing and making products. Students are introduced to a range of current curriculum documents and a variety of teaching strategies used in schools including lesson and unit planning, implementing and enacting curriculum, monitoring and reflecting upon learning and reporting. The unit addresses important conceptual ideas and processes about embedding science and technology into classroom learning, understanding science as a human endeavour and the differences in learning progressions in science and technology.
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).
2025 contribution amount* $578
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $578
Grandfathered contribution amount - 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 Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways 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.
