
TEACH211-21B (TGA)
NZ Curriculum in Action: Science
15 Points
Staff
Convenor(s)
Simon Taylor
3549
TCBD.4.03
simon.taylor@waikato.ac.nz
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Lecturer(s)
Nigel Calder
3564
TCBD.4.03J
nigel.calder@waikato.ac.nz
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Simon Taylor
3549
TCBD.4.03
simon.taylor@waikato.ac.nz
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Sangata Kaufononga
sangata.kaufononga@waikato.ac.nz
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Administrator(s)
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Paper Description
Paper Structure
Te Kaupapataka. This paper involves one 1.5-2 hour lecture and one 2 hour workshop scheduled for each week of the 12 week semester (see the accompanying timetable). The lectures will explore fundamental ideas in science and science teaching and learning, and the workshops will support these with experiences to deepen learning.
Professional requirements
On graduation from an Initial Teacher Education Programme the provider must attest to The Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand | Matatū Aotearoa that you are a person:
• of good character
• are fit to be a teacher
• have met the Standards for the teaching profession.
A student who has not met these criteria based on evidence collected as they engage in paper across the ITE programme cannot graduate. Indicators that you are of good character and fit to teach includes: regular and punctual attendance and positive contribution in class; the ability to relate to peers, children, teachers, and university staff appropriately; and the ability to plan for a safe high-quality teaching and learning environment. At the completion of each paper the lecturer is asked to attest to the Academic Coordinator or Programme Leader that you have displayed the attributes required of an effective teacher.
These expectations reflect the Teachers Council document entitled Our Code Our Standards: Code of Professional Responsibility and Standards for the Teaching Profession.https://teachingcouncil.nz/professional-practice/our-code-our-standards/
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:
Assessment
Taumahi Tuatahi/Assignment details
In order to be eligible for a pass in this course students are required to complete all three pieces of assessment. General assessment criteria are included below. However, assessment rubrics specific to each assessment task will be made available on the Moodle support site.
Assessment Components
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam.
Required and Recommended Readings
Required Readings
The required readings for the paper are available on Talis at
https://rl.talis.com/3/waikato/lists/2B4D281C-84F7-9E00-923F-86EED7410505.html?lang=en-US.
This reading list can also be accessed via the Reading List tab on Moodle or the Reading list tab on the library homepage.
Please have your copy of the New Zealand Curriculum available when attending lectures and workshops.
Ministry of Education. (2007). The New Zealand Curriculum. Learning Media.
Recommended Readings
Ministry of Education. (1997). Safety and Science: A Guidance Manual for New Zealand Schools. Learning Media.
Building Science Concepts. Learning Media. (64 titles in this series)
Ministry of Education. (2001). Making Better Sense of the Living World. Learning Media.
Ministry of Education. (1998). Making Better Sense of the Material World. Learning Media.
Ministry of Education. (1999). Making Better Sense of the Physical World. Learning Media.
Ministry of Education. (1999). Making Better Sense of the Planet Earth and Beyond. Learning Media.
Skamp, K. (2012). Teaching Primary Science Constructively (4th Ed.). Cengage Learning Australia Pty Limited.
Other Resources
https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/
Online Support
Online support, including course outline, links to readings, assessments and extra resources is provided through Moodle.
Across the paper there is a series of online tasks, designed to support you with your learning. All tasks will be accessed via Moodle, however you may need to also use the library website (and the actual physical library to borrow books), and a range of webpages to help you complete this paper.
Please note: Moodle is used for class notices (announcements). It is your responsibility to check the site regularly and read the Moodle email notifications. Instructions provided in this way on Moodle and in lectures are whole class notices.
Workload
Teach 211 is 15 point paper. University regulations stipulate an expected total student workload for the paper of 150 hours. The paper involves 40-48 hours of face to face classes across the semester, and 8 hours online learning. The remaining hours, accumulated at different times across the whole semester, are to be used for completing readings, preparing for class/online tasks and assignments.
Linkages to Other Papers
Prerequisite(s)
Prerequisite papers: 60 points at 100 level in the Bachelor of Teaching programme.