Science Content and Pedagogy 2 | Federation University

EDMST6122 Science Content and Pedagogy 2

This is the second in a series of two units to help out-of-field non-specialist science teachers to develop knowledge and skills of the science curriculum to teach science in years 5-10. In this unit, students expand their knowledge of scientific disciplines to include chemical sciences and physical sciences. They consider how scientific discovery is happening at the margins of scientific disciplines in society and consider the educational possibilities that interdisciplinary science holds. Students examine how a concept-driven approach to science curriculum can facilitate middle-year students working with scientific knowledge in a developmentally appropriate manner. They develop assessment tasks that drive agentic science teaching and constructivist thinking within year 5-10 science. Students explore how learning science can be supported through experiences in and outside of the classroom.

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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