EDUC 4512B - Chemistry Curriculum and Methodology B (UG)

North Terrace Campus - Winter - 2016

The course aims to present information on a range of methodologies and develop a variety of pedagogical skills that will prepare students for the start of their teaching career in senior school Chemistry.

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Course Details

Course Code	EDUC 4512B
Course	Chemistry Curriculum and Methodology B (UG)
Coordinating Unit	School of Education
Term	Winter
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	2 hours per week, in addition to a 2 hour common lecture focussing on Assessment and Reporting
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	Pass in 6 courses of Chemistry
Restrictions	Available to B Teaching students only
Assessment	Essay, unit of work, online tasks, designing pracs & investigations

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Mr Glen Arthur

Mr Glen Arthur Lecturer USC glen.arthur@adelaide.edu.au

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

On Successful completion of this course student will be able:

#	Course Learning Outcomes	APST	GA Arts	GA Uni
Both Semesters
1 S1&S2	Assemble a range of subject-appropriate resources, including online, that engage a diversity of students in their learning.	2.6 & 3.4	1, 2	1, 2
2 S1&S2	Integrate relevant research and theory to develop a broad repertoire of subject-appropriate teaching and learning strategies, including use of ICT.	3.2 & 3.3	2	2
3 S1&S2	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	6	6
4 S1&S2	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	3, 5	3, 5
5 S1&S2	Develop a broad repertoire of subject-appropriate teaching and learning strategies, including use of ICT.	2.1, 2.6, 3.2 & 3.3	2, 3	2, 3
Semester One
6 S1	Demonstrate thorough knowledge and understanding of the complexity of the discipline and the teaching strategies of the learning area.	2.1, 3.2 & 3.3	1, 2	1, 2
7 S1	Design and sequence unit and lesson plans based on essential content of the subject area, curriculum and assessment principles.	2.2, 2.3 & 3.2	1, 2	1, 2
8 S1	Assemble relevant and appropriate sources of professional learning for teachers including subject professional associations.	6.2, 6.3 & 7.4	4, 6	4, 6
Semester 2
9 S2	Demonstrate broad knowledge of strategies that can be used to evaluate teaching programs to improve student learning.	3.6 & 5.4	3, 4, 6	3, 4, 6
10 S2	Identify and interpret student learning needs and design learning strategies so as to respond to student diversity.	5.1 & 5.2	2, 3, 5	2, 3, 5
11 S2	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	2, 3, 5	2, 3, 5
12 S2	Demonstrate understanding of assessment, moderation and its application to support consistent and comparable judgements of student learning.	5.3, 5.4 & 5.5	2, 3, 5	2, 3, 5
Note: Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST): http://www.decd.sa.gov.au/hrdevelopment/pages/workforcedevelopment/Standards/?reFlag=1 Graduate Attributes: Faculty of Arts Graduate Attributes: https://arts.adelaide.edu.au/learning-teaching/ Graduate Attributes: University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/learning/strategy/gradattributes/

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1, 6, 7
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	8, 9
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	4, 10, 11, 12
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	3, 8, 9

Learning Resources

Required Resources

SACE Chemistry Subject Outline 2015
Download from http://www.sace.sa.edu.au/web/chemistry

Recommended Resources

(not required for purchase but may be referred to during the course)
Essentials SACE2 Chemistry Workbook Seventh Edition - Year 12 Publication
Senior Chemistry a Course Companion for Year 12
Essentials SACE1 Chemistry Workbook Eighth Edition - Year 11 Publication
ATC and SASTA (South Australian Science Teachers Association) Chemistry Study/Revision Guides

Online Learning

Resources presented during the 2 days will be made available through MyUni prior to and during the progression of the course.

Learning & Teaching Modes

Laboratory sessions will consist of practical work, supported with collaborative activities and workshops.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

This is an intensive Winter School Program consisting of 2 X 8 hour days. Student will be expected to engage in practical work in a high school laboratory setting. In the day break between the two days, student will be required to develop a practical. Students should expect that an additional 3-4 hours will be required for this preparation.

Learning Activities Summary

Schedule
Day 1 am	Investigations Folio	Introduction to the Investigations Folio, practical component Laboratory safety Volumetric Analysis - Assessment of Skills[ I3] and Collaboration assessment [A3]
Day 1 pm	Investigations Folio – Practical Investigations and Safety	Organic Preparation – laboratory safety and management Design Investigation – Introduction to design and assessment
Day 2 am	Investigations Folio – Design Investigation	Design Investigation – trial set up and implementation
Day 2 pm	Investigations Folio – Design Investigation	Design Investigation – refinement and presentation

Specific Course Requirements

Chemistry Curriculum and Methodology students must attend all Curriculum Core A2 and B2 lectures in semester 2. Attendance at these lectures is compulsory as they include important information relevant to your second Professional Experience in schools.

Small Group Discovery Experience

Not applicable

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Due	Weighting	Learning Outcome
Assessment of Skills and Collaboration	Summative	During Practical Investigation	20%	3, 5, 9, 11
Observations and Reflection – Management of Laboratory and Safety	Summative	During Practical Investigation	20%	1, 5
Participation in Practical Investigation	Summative	Ongoing over duration of the intensive	10%	2, 5, 11
Construction and Implementation of a Design Investigation	Summative	End of Day	50%	1, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12

Assessment Detail

Further details of individual assessment tasks will be provided and modelled during the practical sessions in advance of task submission.

Submission

All tasks will be submitted in person during the practical investigations and the final task electronically via MyUni. Word-count will be outlined on individual tasks where applicable.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

Student Feedback

The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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