INS4401 - Topics in Biological
Science for Primary Science
This course deals with the content
knowledge of the topics in Biological Sciences from the Primary Science (2008)
curriculum. The topics to be studied include basic biology, classification and
diversity of organism (reproduction and life cycles), structure and functions
of plant system, structure and functions of animal system, ecology and
environmental issues.
INS4402 - Topics in Physical Science
for Primary Science
This course deals with the
theoretical and practical aspects of Physical Science topics from the Primary
Science (2008) curriculum. The topics include matter and materials, forms of
energy and conversions, heat, light and the solar system, magnetism and
electricity and forces.
INS4408 - Assessment in Primary Science
This course deals with the
theoretical and practical aspects of holistic assessment in the Primary Science
classroom. Participants will gain valuable insights on how holistic assessment
can support science teaching and learning. The topics to be discussed include
purpose of assessment and the principles and strategies for both assessments
for and of learning. Participants will also have the opportunity to apply their
learning to design and review different assessment tasks.