Last modified: 23 Jul 2024 11:00
This course aims to provide students with creative and innovative opportunities to develop knowledge and understanding of science concepts through modelling of approaches which can be used in the Primary classroom. Students will also develop an understanding of the challenges of learning science and the pedagogical approaches which will support learners.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Students will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of selected scientific concepts in preparation for teaching science. Students will use digital tools to support their learning of science concepts. Students will engage with experiential learning and will reflect on their own learning, linked to the teaching of science in the primary classroom. Students will consider pedagogical approaches, policy and literature which underpin effective science education in Primary classrooms. Students will work collaboratively to develop confidence in planning for teaching science whilst considering how to support learners.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 20 | Feedback Weeks | 24 | |
| Feedback |
Feedback will be online via Turnitin on MyAberdeen. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | Develop knowledge and understanding of science concepts which are part of the Scottish Primary school curriculum. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Develop knowledge and understanding of pedagogical approaches which address the challenges of teaching science, and support learning. |
| Reflection | Create | Reflecting on course learning, demonstrate the skills of planning to create learning experiences which facilitate effective teaching of science in the Primary classroom. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 48 | Feedback Weeks | 50 | |
| Feedback | Via Turnitin on MyAberdeen | |||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Develop knowledge and understanding of science concepts which are part of the Scottish Primary school curriculum. |
| Reflection | Create | Reflecting on course learning, demonstrate the skills of planning to create learning experiences which facilitate effective teaching of science in the Primary classroom. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Develop knowledge and understanding of pedagogical approaches which address the challenges of teaching science, and support learning. |
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