Undergraduate Course: Science Education Placement: Chemistry (40 credits) (CHEM10044)
Course Outline
| School | School of Chemistry |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type | Placement |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 40 |
| Home subject area | Chemistry |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | An extended school placement offering the opportunity for the students to gain first hand experience of science education and communication. The course requires:
- Completion of pre-classroom training materials.
- A literature survey based on aspects of the school Chemistry curriculum.
- An average of 6 hours per week "in school" activities for 15 weeks.
- Research and development of teaching support materials for "in school" work.
- Preparation of a portfolio or report on support materials and classroom experience.
- Preparation and delivery of a presentation on the outcomes of the placement.
The placement may form part of the final year Honours curriculum for students on any of the BSc degree programmes in Chemistry.
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Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course students will have gained substantial experience in the key aspects of teaching chemistry in a school environment and had the opportunity to develope transferable skills in areas such as: public speaking and communication, team working, interpersonal skills in dealing with pupils and colleagues, personal responsibility and conduct, standard teaching methods.
Additionally they should be able to: research, prepare and deliver teaching materials based on advanced topics in a manner designed to be accessible to school students and to inspire interest and enthusiasm for the discipline; deliver a formal oral presentation on the context, output and impact of their work suitable for a chemically-literate but non-specialist audience; write a detailed report suitable for use by peers, senior colleagues and others specialists that demonstrates an understanding of the significance of the work undertaken, and critical analysis of the experience.
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Assessment Information
The course is assessed entirely on the basis of coursework.
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Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Keywords | SciProj |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Gordon Mcdougall
Tel: (0131 6)50 7284
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Course secretary | Ms Sarah Mcneil
Tel: (0131 6)50 4707
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