Postgraduate Course: Science Education (BIME11059)
Course Outline
| School | School of Biomedical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type | Standard |
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 | This theme will explore formal science education and science teaching pedagogy from the perspective of a science communicator. It will include an introduction to science curricula both national and international, theories of how children learn science, misconceptions in science, working with schools and teachers, managing groups and behaviour, enhancing the school science curriculum and the interaction of formal and informal science learning. The theory will be complemented by the practical module Science Education in Context. |
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:
* Confidence to work professionally and effectively with schools.
* Knowledge and understanding of science teaching pedagogy and educational research and its role in the enhancement of science communication practice.
* A recognition of the interplay between formal and informal science learning and how science communication activities can enhance and enrich formal education. |
Assessment Information
* An essay from a choice of topics e.g. the varying factors that influence how young people learn science, or an essay on misconceptions and interventions in their subject area (50%)
* A classroom resource to support the teaching of a topical science area. (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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