Postgraduate Course: Science Education in Context (BIME11058)
Course Outline
| School | School of Biomedical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type | Placement |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | Biomedical Sciences |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | Complementing the Science Education module, Science Education in Context will develop practice in working with schools. The module will include observation in both primary and secondary schools before working more closely with a specific age group. A journal will be kept throughout the school placement to encourage the development of reflective practice. Theory, practice and creativity will meet in the design, development and evaluation of an informal class science activity or workshop. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | No |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, you will be able to demonstrate:
* Development as both a reflexive and reflective practitioner.
* Confidence in classroom techniques, and an understanding of the dynamics of individual, group and whole class learning and engagement.
* An understanding of the progression in learning and development from age 5-18, recognising the varying teaching methods and approaches used to meet the needs of these different age groups.
* Ability to design, deliver and evaluate a classroom based informal science communication activity e.g. a short presentation, hands-on activity. |
Assessment Information
* Analysis of own reflective journal with reference to the Science Education literature. (50%)
* Presentation on the design, delivery and evaluation of a classroom based activity. (50%) |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Elizabeth Stevenson
Tel: (0131 6)50 4823
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Course secretary | Mrs Marie Manson
Tel: (0131 6)50 3289
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