The Teaching of Science

Module Code

Title

Module Category

No. of AUs

Pre-requisites

QCS501

 Curriculum and Pedagogy for Primary Science

Core

3

-

QCS502

 Assessment Modes and Resource Management in Primary Science

Core

3

-

QCS503

 Innovations in Design and Practices for Primary Science

Core

2

-

 

QCS501   Curriculum and Pedagogy for Primary Science
     
   

The nature of science, science inquiry and scientific inquiry.  An overview of the goals and objectives of the primary science curriculum.  An analysis of the syllabus, textbooks and other curricular materials with respect to the means of communication, infusion of thinking, ICT, National Education and Innovation and Enterprise.  Implications of psychological theories in teaching and learning primary science.  Various principles, methods and strategies of teaching and learning primary science.  Various life and physical science investigative problem-solving activities for experiential learning.
     
     
QCS502   Assessment Modes and Resource Management in Primary Science
     
   

Underlying concepts and principles in assessment.  Formal and non-formal methods of assessment of pupil learning.  Types and uses of tests.  Test construction and analysis.  Management and use of ICT, learning aids and resources for primary science teaching and learning.  Management and use of non-formal resources for science teaching and learning.
     
     
QCS503   Innovations in Design and Practices for Primary Science
     
   

Critical review and reflection on student teachers’ teaching experiences with respect to curriculum planning, instruction and assessment.  In particular, the module will introduce student teachers to children’s science ideas and strategies for conceptual development and change, investigative problem-solving designs and projects, critical thinking, innovation and creativity, multiple intelligences, alternative modes of assessment, remedial and enrichment programmes and the integration of ICT and thinking.