Certificate in Teaching Science for Deeper Understanding - Stages 4 & 5
Saturday 16 February, 9am–3:30pm
+ Wednesday workshops 20 February - 26 March, 4:30–7:30pm
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Venue: Education Building, Manning Road, the University of Sydney, Camperdown
This comprehensive program will examine and develop scientific content, contexts and pedagogy in the context of the NSW Years 7 to 10 science syllabus. Participants will:
- explore what the experts say
- help make science lessons relevant and current for teenagers today
- investigate learning styles of students
- investigate teaching approaches that extend all students to their maximum potential
- develop ideas for integrating science into a wider curriculum, and
- develop rich tasks and assessment strategies.
The course will include formal presentations and practical workshops with opportunities for discussion.
Secondary school science teachers who are working with students in Years 7 to 10, who would like to explore issues in junior secondary school science education.
We will seek to extend background knowledge and look at strategies for managing the current syllabus. The Certificate will explore implications for practice and provide participants with an opportunity to join a community of learners reflecting on their practice and planning to support and challenge middle school students.
Maximum number of participants for this course is 25.
| Fees per person, GST inclusive (includes lunch, morning tea, and materials) | |
|---|---|
| Certificate (Conference + 6 evening workshops) - Single rate | $780 |
| Certificate - Group rate (2 or more people from the same school) | $750 |
| Conference only | $180 |
| Individual evening workshops | $105 each |
Download an enrolment form (PDF - 3 pages).
Participants may choose to attend any or all of the sessions.
However, to receive the Certificate in Teaching Science for Deeper Understanding – Stages 4 and 5, full attendance at the conference and all six evening workshops, and active participation is required.
Completion of the full Certificate program, and the successful submission of two additional assessment tasks* can be accredited as one Unit of Study towards the Faculty’s Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master of Education awards.
Please discuss this option with the course coordinator if you are interested.
(*Please note: an additional $360 fee will be charged for marking and administration.)
| Saturday 16 February 2008 | |
|---|---|
| 9am | Engagement and motivation – making science relevant to teens |
| 10am | Transition from primary to secondary school – exciting, scary or boring! |
| 11am | Morning Tea |
| 11:30am | The challenge of catering for the full range of students in the junior secondary classroom |
| 12:30pm | Group discussions: Identifying key issues in science education |
| 1:15pm | Lunch |
| 2pm | Panel Session: New technologies – assets or gimmicks? |
| 2:45pm | Sharing experiences and planning for change |
| 3:30pm | Close |
| Wednesdays 4:30–7:30pm | |
|---|---|
| 20 Feb | Structuring the skills – building on the previous year's learning |
| 27 Feb | Designing rich tasks – stretch all your students |
| 5 Mar | Technology: Developing problem-solving approaches |
| 12 Mar | Is your ICT embedded? |
| 19 Mar | Assessment with a difference |
| 26 Mar | Working with your colleagues – science underpins everything! |
Evening workshops will include guest experts, reviews of relevant research and teaching ideas including the use of technology, all referenced to the Stage 4–5 science syllabus.
Alexandra Hugman is a joint appointment between the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Sydney. She has worked in science education as a secondary teacher and university lecturer and has actively contributed to the professional development of secondary teachers through workshop presentations and journal articles in the UK and Australia. Alexandra is also Director of UniServe Science, an online resource for science teachers.
Please email , or phone 9351 4799