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ED301P: TEACHING SCIENCE IN THE PRIMARY CLASSROOM (2022-2023)

Last modified: 31 Jul 2023 11:19


Course Overview

This course aims to provide students with creative and innovative opportunities to develop knowledge and understanding of science concepts through modelling of approaches which can be used in the Primary classroom.  Students will also develop an understanding of the challenges of learning science and the pedagogical approaches which will support learners.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Session First Sub Session Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Ms Leigh Bjorkvoll

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Programme Level 3
  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
  • ()

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Students will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of selected scientific concepts in preparation for teaching science.  Students will use digital tools to support their learning of science concepts.  Students will engage with experiential learning and will reflect on their own learning, linked to the teaching of science in the primary classroom.  Students will consider pedagogical approaches, policy and literature which underpin effective science education in Primary classrooms.  Students will work collaboratively to develop confidence in planning for teaching science whilst considering how to support learners. 


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

3x Lesson Plans

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
Assessment Weeks 20 Feedback Weeks 24

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Feedback

Feedback will be online via Turnitin on MyAberdeen.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualUnderstandDevelop knowledge and understanding of pedagogical approaches which address the challenges of teaching science, and support learning.
ConceptualUnderstandDevelop knowledge and understanding of science concepts which are part of the Scottish Primary school curriculum.
ReflectionCreateReflecting on course learning, demonstrate the skills of planning to create learning experiences which facilitate effective teaching of science in the Primary classroom.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Resubmission of failed element

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
Assessment Weeks 48 Feedback Weeks 50

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Feedback Via Turnitin on MyAberdeen
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualUnderstandDevelop knowledge and understanding of science concepts which are part of the Scottish Primary school curriculum.
ConceptualUnderstandDevelop knowledge and understanding of pedagogical approaches which address the challenges of teaching science, and support learning.
ReflectionCreateReflecting on course learning, demonstrate the skills of planning to create learning experiences which facilitate effective teaching of science in the Primary classroom.

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