The unit will consist of the following topics:<br/><br/>• Children’s perceptions of scientists and science; and children’ science conceptions.<br/>• Theories of learning: constructivist and socio-cultural perspectives. <br/>• Appropriate pedagogies: the SIS and POLT components, conceptual change strategies, scaffolding, questioning; inclusivity.<br/>• Linking research literature (including theoretical perspectives) to practice.<br/>• VELS and Curriculum Planning – planning and implementing a sequence of science and design, creativity and technology activities; Integrated curriculum.<br/>• Science Investigations - design, measurement, data representation and analysis, and... -- Course Website
Instructor: J Cripps Clark