Maurie Wetherall LECTURER  maurice.wetherall@adelaide.edu.au

#	On Successful completion of this course student will be able:	APST     Standard	AQF7/8	GA
Semester Two
1	Assemble a range of subject-appropriate resources, including online, that engage a diversity of students in their learning.	2.6 & 3.4	Application	2, 4, 5, 8
2	Develope a broad repertoire of subject-appropriate teaching and learning strategies, including use of ICT.	3.3 & 3.2	Skills	2,3,5
3	Demonstrate broad knowledge of strategies that can be used to evaluate teaching programs to improve student learning.	3.6 & 5.4	Knowledge	1, 2, 6
4	Identify and interpret student learning needs and design learning strategies so as to respond to student diversity.	5.1 & 5.2	Skill & Application	1, 2, 3, 4, 8
5	Formulate a range of feedback and assessment strategies, including informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative approaches to assess student learning in the subject area and for various curricula eg SACSA, SACE, ACARA, IB.	5.1,5.2,5.5 & 7.2	Knowledge, Skill & Application	1, 4, 5
6	Demonstrate understanding of assessment, moderation and its application to support consistent and comparable judgements of student learning.	5.3, 5.4 & 5.5	Knowledge	1,2
7	Demonstrate a commitment to work ethically and collaboratively so as to meet the professional expectations required of teachers	6.2, 6.3, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4	Knowledge, Skills & Application	3,4,8
8	Demonstrate communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a diverse range of students	3.5, 4.2, 5.5	Knowledge, Skills & Application	2,4
Note: Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST): http://www.decd.sa.gov.au/hrdevelopment/pages/workforcedevelopment/Standards/?reFlag=1  Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF): http://www.aqf.edu.au/aqf/in-detail/aqf-levels/  Graduate Attributes: University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/learning/strategy/gradattributes/

SACE Stage 1 and 2 Biology Course outlines from SACE website.

(Not required to buy these but may be referred to during the course. Some of these can be purchased from me for a very low cost.)

• Ruthven, Simon. Biology SACE 1 Key Ideas
• Crierie A and Greig D. Biology Key Ideas (4rd edition)
• Crierie A and Greig D. Biology SACE 2 Essentials Workbook (3nd edition)
• Crierie A and Greig D. Stage 2 Practical Manual (2013 version)
• Chambers W and Wetherall M. Revision Guide (2014 edition)
• Dierks T and LeCornu B. Levels of Life Text book
• Dierks T and LeCornu B. Workbook
• Knox, Ladiges, Evans, Saint. Biology An Australian Focus (3rd edition) McGraw Hill
• SASTA (South Australian Science Teachers Association) Revision Guide and Workbook.
• Biozone workbooks for year 11 and 12

Some of the material will be available on Myuni

Workshop style lectures with extensive opportunities to view and discuss teaching methodology as it relates to SACE Biology. Students will be exposed to multiple resources for their teaching programs so that they may individualise future teaching according to the needs and context of their students. Students will mark current year 11 and 12 examples of different levels of assignments and tests according to SACE performance standards.

Students are required to utilise an equal amount of time in independent study as time spent in lectures. This may involve reading, research or resource gathering. More time may be required to produce summative tasks

• Perceptions of Biology
• Biological language
• A look at junior secondary Biology in the Science program
• An overview of SACE Stages 1 and 2 Biology
• An analysis of the SACE course outlines and the Learning and Assessment Plans for Stage 1 and 2
• Looking at areas of the curriculum that many students find difficult and investigating varying approaches to these challenges
• Planning Units of work and topics for Stage 1 Biology and some resources for Stage 1
• Planning lessons, how to use time effectively
• Successful classroom teaching of Biology
• How to organise and assess practical work.
• Some ideas about setting and assessing the Investigations Issues essay part of the course
• Meaningful assessment, including setting of topic tests and assignments, and marking in accordance with SACE Performance Standards.
• Stage 2 Biology-Key concepts, depth of knowledge required
• Choosing texts and workbooks for Stage 1 and 2 Biology
• Setting up resources for teaching in the future
• Using appropriate handouts for students
• Using the internet for Biology
• Using virtual practicals eg. Enzyme lab and dissections
• Marking standards for classroom and SACE including some practise marking current student work, using appropriate SACE performance standards.
• Professional Development and teaching support groups
• Using ‘Moodle’ to create electronic assessment items.

Schedule

Tutorial	Date	Proposed Topics & AITSL Standards
1	27th July 1.10pm till 3pm	Scientific method at stage 1 and 2 Marking stage 2 pracs using performance standards 1.2, 2.1, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3,5.4, 5.5.
2	3rd August 1.10pm till 3pm	Look at revision guide, and how to help students with one on one tutoring. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1,3.2, 3.3.
3	10th August 1.10pm till 3pm	Setting up and marking stage 2 investigations issues essay. In class marking exercise. Assessment task 1 2.3, 2.5, 5.1, 5.3, 5.4, 7.4,
4	17th August 1.10pm till 3pm	Misconceptions in seniorBiology students. Looking for suitable short videos and Biology songs for any topics Assessment task 2. Submit at least 3 electronically to me for sharing among group. (must include a brief analysis and description of video clip, and also give reasons to include this in teaching a topic) 1.1, 1.2, 2.6, 3.4, 3.3, 3.66.3
5	12th October 1.10pm till 3pm	Compare must know lists with course outlines and quick quizzes for stage 2 topics. 1.2, 6.2, 6.3, 7.4
6	19th October 1.10pm till 3pm	Guest speaker from SACE board-Lois Ey. Lois is an ex Biology teacher and is our senior SACE curriculum officer. Looking at a whole stage 1 and 2 program, and then preparation of Stage 2 student work for moderation. How moderation works. National Curriculum updates. 2.3, 3.2, 3.3
7	26th October 1.10pm till 3pm	Assessment task, Unit plan assignment is due at 5pm. 3A really close analysis of the 2013 stage 2 Biology examination, past exam analysis, and chief moderator report on 2012 exam. 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2
8	2nd November 1.10pm till 3pm	Using available resources, and support mechanisms during first few years of teaching. SASTA information 7.2, 7.4

• the use of specialised facilities (Basic Laboratory and Workshop Safety Guidelines (unrevised)) or equipment (Plant/Equipment Safety Management (includes Electrical Equipment) (unrevised));
• external placements and work experience including insurance information and frequently asked questions;
• fieldtrips Field Work policy and guidelines (unrevised) and insurance information;
• the input of other organisations such as SAPOL (eg police checks) Police Record Checks procedure policy(unrevised);
• the use facilities out of hours (eg Computing laboratories, Music studios);
• ancillary fees and charges Fees for Award Programs and Courses policy (revised);
• the requirement for students with Colour Vision Impairment ('colour blindness') to obtain advice on how to participate in Electrical Engineering workshops.

You must provide an overview or Summary of Each Assessment Task, indicating task type (eg summative, formative), due date, weighting and identification of the Learning Outcomes addressed by each assessment task. 
The summary must also indicate if there are any joint or collaborative student assessment tasks and state if the course is exempt from any requirement of the Assessment for Coursework Programs policy. 
It might also include advice on whether any of the assessment requirements are to be negotiated with students. 

Assessment Item	Weighting	Due Date
Attendance, contribution and active participation in workshops and class exercises, Collaboration with colleagues. Marking of Investigations report assignment Review of 3 Biology songs from different topics	10% 10% 10%	26th Oct 10th Aug 17th Aug
Topic plan for a 4 week block of classes	70%

Student must attend 80% of all Workshops. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure that they have signed off in workshops.

Addressing University Graduate Attributes; 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8, and
AITSL Standards: 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.4, 2.6, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 4.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1, 7.2, 7.4.

Assessment item 3 :Topic Plan         70%

Production of a unit of work that could be delivered by another teacher, to a SACE Stage 1 or 2 Biology class.
Select a topic, which will be studied over approximately12 hours of contact time and homework.

The package needs to be a well-defined program outline incorporating essential learning outcomes, suggested activities and appropriate support material that will allow another teacher to deliver the topic with little additional preparation. (Assume that you will be on long service leave and that your replacement teacher is a Biology teacher.) This should be designed so that the relief teacher does not have to hunt for obscure resources or to set up sophisticated demonstrations or complex practical activities. 

You should include classroom activities,assignments (plus answers), at least one practical exercise (or other assessment task) and one test with criteria for successful achievement and a marking scheme. 

The whole package should be in hard copy, and presented in an easily read, appealing and user-friendly format.

The assessment tasks should include criteria for judging successful performance, and needs to reflect the balance of marks to each strand used by SACE in the final examination at SACE Stage 2:

Acquiring knowledge of Biology           10%
Understanding and problem solving     60%
Using knowledge of Biology                 10%
Communicating knowledge of Biology  20%
 
Due Date:  5.00pm on Monday 26th October 2015

NOTES ON ASSESSMENT

Structure of Unit of Work (use only as a guide)

• Introduction-to provide an overview and identify the recipient group for whom the unit has
• been written.
• The aims and essential learning outcomes.
• Program outline including a suggested teaching sequence.
• List of resources- include review of you tube clips, software packages and
• relevant Internet sites.
• At least one PowerPoint presentation of approximately 20 minutes duration
• Practical activities and demonstrations.
• Assessment items (include criteria to assess whether objectives have been met). For example a test, and marking scheme. One test is a required assessment item.

Computer problems, resource availability and/or lost materials do notconstitute grounds for an extension.

If you are experiencing any difficulties understanding an assigned task or meeting a deadline you are encouraged to make an appointment with your lecturer to discuss the matter as soon as the problem is apparent.  We understand that illness and family responsibilities usually affect everyone at some point.  If you discuss the difficulty with us promptly, we may be able to negotiate a solution.

Students are encouraged to check their marks and notify the lecturer-in-charge of any discrepancies.

Students must not submit work for an assignment that has previously been submitted and assessed for this course or any other course.

Penalties for late submissions should only apply on business days.  This is so that a student submitting an assignment on Saturday is NOT penalised for Sunday as well.

The unit of work should be compiled on a word processor and a printed copy presented in a folder.Electronic copies of your assignments MUST be submitted on a CD or flash drive as well, and these could be collated onto a DVD and provided to all members of the group. These units of work will be extremely useful resources for your future teaching.

Hand in your assessment to m, after or before the class on the 26th October.

Requests for extensions will be considered if they are made three days before the due date for which the extension is being sought. In extreme circumstances, contact your course convener as a matter of urgency.