Theory And Practise In Science Education

Content outline

The framework of this subject involves a study of the themes related to Science Education (concepts, teaching objectives, choice of content, teaching strategies, learning processes and assessment). Moreover, students undertake practical assignments in schools, consisting of teaching and fulfilment of study, including a presentation of the teaching sequences and the results of the implementation of the teaching sequences to school classroom.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course students should be able to:

(a) Demonstrate knowledge regarding different techniques of teaching science,

(b) Develop and sequence science lessons for the elementary school students and be familiar with classroom management techniques,

(c) Select and use appropriate instructional strategies and equipment,

(d) Design activities which promote the development of concepts, process skills, and a positive attitude toward science,

(e) Be aware of specific science topics taught in primary schools and know where to gather resources to aid in the teaching of those topics,

(f) Be familiar with how to assess progress of elementary school students who are learning science,

(g) Use different technological tools to develop elementary school students’ understanding of science concepts.