Science Content and Pedagogy 1 | Federation University

EDMST6020 Science Content and Pedagogy 1

This is the first in a series of two units to help out-of-field and non-specialist science teachers develop knowledge and skills of the science curriculum to teach science in years 5-10. In this unit, students question the nature of the field of science and are introduced to the key scientific disciplines of earth and space sciences and biological sciences. Students explore key science concepts, including facts, laws, and theories. They examine how practical scientific inquiry skills can be used safely in the year 5-10 classroom. Students build skills in planning units of science that integrate science understandings and scientific skills to develop innovative and engaging science units for middle years learners. Employing a constructivist approach to teaching science, students consider the role of a universal science education and develop profiles of scientifically literate learners.

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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