BPRI204 - IFE

BPRI204
Teaching Science in the Primary Classroom

ECTS Value: 2 ECTS

Overall Objectives and Outcomes

This module will show how the Learning Outcomes Framework (Science) describes the ultimate goals of science education. It will show that science is not simply a body of knowledge but should also be understood as a process of inquiry and human endeavour. It will show how the teaching of science can be delivered in a meaningful way that develops children’s curiosity and inquiring skills. It will mainly show how science can be taught through the ‘constructivist’ approach

By the end of this programme, participants should be able to:

Competences

1. appreciate the place of science as a core area of learning within the NCF and it’s interdisciplinary within other areas of learning;

2. show creativity and initiative in developing the teaching of science within the school, by evaluating and selecting resources, leading other colleagues and develop teamperformance.

Knowledge

1. Critically identify approaches to deliver science in an engaging and practical way;

2. Distinguish the different types of inquiry learning and embed it within science teaching.

Skills

1. Create a learning environment through an inquiry-based approach;

2. Understand the science dimension’s impact on society.

Assessment Methods

This programme adopts continuous and summative methods of assessment including assignments, online tasks, reflective journals, projects and video presentations. For further details, kindly refer to the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Policy and Procedures.

ECTS Value: 2 ECTS

Overall Objectives and Outcomes

Competences

Knowledge

Skills

Assessment Methods

Suggested Readings

Core Reading List

Supplementary Reading List