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2014/15 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
EDUC5148M Science Education: Curriculum and Professional Development
30 creditsClass Size: 20
Module manager: Professor Jim Ryder
Email: j.ryder@education.leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2014/15
Pre-requisite qualifications
Normally a first degree and at least 2 years' experience in the field of education. Other applicants with appropriate experience will be considered on an individual basis.Module replaces
EDUC 5770M Science curriculum and assessmentThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should have a systematic understanding and critical awareness of:- the range of purposes of science education and scientific literacy;
- contemporary understandings of the nature of science;
- approaches to assessing students' understanding of the nature of science;
- contemporary innovations in science education;
- recent key initiatives in science education policy;
- the social and political processes influencing the origins and impact of policy initiatives;
- international evaluative studies of science education;
- students' attitudes to science education and their possible impact on policy;
- the influence of cultural background in understandings of science education;
- the characteristics of effective teachers of science, including types of teacher knowledge and their relevance to teacher education and development;
- models of teacher development in science education;
- strategies for supporting and researching teacher development in science education.
Syllabus
This module focuses on the wider purposes and policy-related aspects of science education and scientific literacy. It is therefore suitable for practitioners of all kinds whether working in classrooms, or in determining and evaluating policy and practice. It examines the basic rationale for science in formal education, and the arguments surrounding this, its role in citizenship and the means by which it is taught and assessed. It will also examine the debates surrounding the impact of culture and students' attitudes on science learning, and wider cultural arguments about the role of science education. Attention will be given to the major international evaluations of science education. Key policy and curricular initiatives will be explored under these aspects. Influences on the performance of science teachers and approaches to science teacher development will be critically considered.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 12 | 2.00 | 24.00 |
| Private study hours | 276.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 24.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300.00 | ||
Private study
3 hours preparation per lecture = 36 hours2 hours follow up per lecture = 24 hours
216 hours research and preparation for assignments
This module is taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and interactive workshops totaling 24 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Preparation and follow-up tasks for each lecture- Tasks during lectures
- Submission of assessment elements (a) and (b)
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | 6,000 words | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 16/09/2015
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