Module ESCM004 for 2019/0
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Postgraduate Module Descriptor
ESCM004: Semi Specialist Science (Primary)
This module descriptor refers to the 2019/0 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
The module introduces you to current thinking in the teaching of Science and develops students’ pedagogic and academic subject knowledge in the wider field of Science education. Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover some or all of the following topics:
- education theories related to good science learning and teaching;
- practical experimentation and planning for School based learning;
- the selection and use of science published material; using current or controversial issues in science teaching, education for sustainable development;
- Forest school education for science teaching and also for cross-curricular links to other subjects;
- ‘Earth Walk’ and ‘Flow Learning’ techniques;
- the use of ICT to enhance scientific understanding, knowledge of the Early Years and KS3 curriculum
On the Primary PGCE, you will learn and reflect on the skills and knowledge required by the programme’s credit-bearing and non-credit bearing modules throughout the year. You will need to think about the modules in relation to each other. To facilitate this, the learning and teaching activities and guided independent study described below are scheduled to occur across all three terms both in the context of your university taught course and in the context of your 24 weeks of applied professional experience in schools.
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
---|---|---|
37 | 263 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
Category | Hours of study time | Description |
---|---|---|
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities | 33 | Science Pedagogy & theory workshops; Peer Teaching and Subject Support Groups |
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities | 8 | Seminar days |
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities | 1 | Tutorials with academic tutor |
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities | 9 | Pathway acitivities |
Guided independent study | 40 | Reading set texts |
Guided Independent Study | 50 | Wider reading |
Guided Independent study | 22 | Web-based activities |
Guided Independent Study | 35 | |
Guided Independent Study | 12 | Peer-teaching activity preparation |
Guided Independent Study | 30 | Learning support group preparation |
Guided Independent Study | 60 | Coursework assignment preparation |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
Web based and electronic resources: see PGCE Primary Science page on ELE: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/
*CPRT website: www.cprtrust.org.uk
Indicative Reading List
This reading list is indicative - i.e. it provides an idea of texts that may be useful to you on this module, but it is not considered to be a confirmed or compulsory reading list for this module.
Bourn, D., Hunt, F., Blum, N., and Lawson, H. (2016) Primary education for global learning and sustainability. York: Cambridge Primary Review Trust. *
Byrne, J., Christodoulou, A., Sharp, J. (2014) Primary Science Audit and Test (Fourth Edition), Exeter: Learning Matters Ltd.
Cutting, R. and Kelly, O. (2015) Creative Teaching in Primary Science : London: Sage
Cross, A. & Bowden, A. (2009) Essential Primary Science, Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Dunn, M. & Peacock, A. (eds. 2012) Primary Science: A Guide to Teaching Practice , London: Sage Publishers.
Harlen, W. & Qualter, A. (2014) The Teaching of Science in Primary Schools (Sixth Edition ), London: David Fulton Publishers.
Hollins, M. & Whitby, V. (2001) Progression in Primary Science (Second Edition), London: David Fulton Publishers.
Jeffs,T. & Smith M.K. (2005) Informal Education- conversation, democracy and learning, Nottingham: Educational Heretics Press.
Lakin,L. (2013) Developing Independent Learning in Science, Maidenhead: Open University Press
Littledyke, M., Ross, K. and Lakin, L. (2000) Science Knowledge and Environment, London: David Fulton.
Louv, R. (2009) Last Child in the Woods, London: Atlantic Books.
Peacock, A. (2004) Eco-literacy for Primary Schools, Stoke on Trent: Trentham Books.
Peacock, G., Sharp,J., Johnsey, R., Wright, D. (2009) Primary Science, Knowledge and Understanding, Exeter: Learning Matters Ltd.
Shallcross, T., Robinson, J., Pace, P., Wals, A. (Eds) (2006) Creating Sustainable Environments in our Schools. Stoke on Trent: Trentham Books.
Sharp, J. (ed. 2004) Developing Primary Science, Exeter: Learning Matters Ltd.
Waite, S. (ed.) (2011) Children Learning Outside the Classroom : from Birth to Eleven. London: Sage.