Teaching Primary Science and Technology

About this subject

• What you'll learn

  Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:

  1. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of primary science and technology (GTSD 2.1.1, 2.4.1);
  2. organise content into an effective learning and teaching sequence using appropriate pedagogical and assessment strategies for primary science and technology (GTSD 2.2.1, 3.3.1, 5.1.1);
  3. analyse the contents of the K–6 Science and technology syllabus for New South Wales to develop safe and engaging learning experiences for children (GTSD 2.1.1, 3.1.1, 4.4.1);
  4. analyse the impact of Literacy and Numeracy demands in the K–6 Science and technology syllabus and demonstrate a range of strategies for teaching using an integrated approach (GTSD 2.5.1, 3.3.1);
  5. demonstrate knowledge of a range of resources, including digital technologies, that engage students in their learning and analyse the role that investigating, designing and making, and technology play in the process of learning and the importance of communication through language and other expressive means (GTSD 3.4.1); and
  6. demonstrate correct use of relevant strategies for differentiating output, process, and content (GTSD 1.5.1).

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• About University of New England

Entry requirements

Part of a degree

To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core

• UNE-SPE-DEG-2024 - Bachelor of Special and Inclusive Education (Primary)

Others

Candidature in the Bachelor of Special and Inclusive Education Primary.
To enrol in this subject you will need to pass the Prerequisite/s. Please note as UNE results are released after the close of enrolment date, your enrolment into this subject will be withdrawn if you do not pass the prerequisite subject/s.

Additional requirements

• Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
• Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your subjects, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
• Other requirements -

  Textbook requirements:
  Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
  Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
  Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL

This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.