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    Overview

    Introduction to science and technology education curricula, focusing on learning for Years 1-8.

    About this paper

    Paper title Science and Technology
    Subject Education
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period(s) Semester 2 (On campus)
    Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $912.00
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    (EDPR 131 or EDPR 151) and ELIT 199 and EMAT 199
    Limited to
    BTchg
    Notes
    Primary Education and Te Pōkai Mātauranga o te Ao Rua (Primary Bicultural Education) students only
    Contact

    Paper Co-ordinator: Dr Helen Trevethan, helen.trevethan@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Dr Helen Trevethan (Science - Dunedin)
    Angela Miller (Technology - Dunedin)

    Paper Structure

    For each learning area:

    • Overview and linkages
    • Curriculum structure and language
    • Teaching and learning approaches
    • Planning and assessment
    • Community links
    • Te Reo me ōna Tikanga Māori
    • ICT/E-learning
    • Technological design processes (Technology)
    Textbooks

    Recommended Reading:

    Technology

    • Compton V.J & Compton A.D. (2013). Teaching the nature of technology: determining and supporting student learning of hte philosophy of technology. International Journal of Technology and Design Education 23(2), p229-256. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10798-011-9176-2
    • Fox-Turnbull, W. (2015). Conversations to support learning in technology education. In Williams, P.J. et al. (eds) The Future of Technology Education, Contemporary Issues in Technology Education. Singapore: Springer Science and Business Media. Chapter 6, pp. 99-120

    Science

    • Bull, A., Joyce, C., & Hipkins, R. (2014). Constructing your primary schools' science curriculum. Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand Council for Educational Research
    • Bull, A., Joyce, C., Spiller, L., & Hipkins, R. (2010). Kick-Starting the Nature of Science. Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand Council for Educational Research
    • Skamp, K. & Preston, K. (2021). Teaching primary science constructively (7th ed.). South Melbourne, Vic: Cengage Learning Australia

    Essential Websites:

    Technology

    Science

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate understanding of the theoretical foundations, structure and language that underpin the Science and Technology learning areas of The New Zealand Curriculum (2007)
    2. Create and justify planning for teaching in Science and Technology which is inclusive of all learners
    3. Include links to Te Ao Māori and use of ICTs to enrich learning experiences
    Children's Act
    Students' safety checks as part of admission to the programmeWhen is Student Safety Check for this paper is processed? This paper is limited to a programme

    Timetable

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 09:00-09:50 28-34, 36-41

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Tuesday 10:00-11:50 28-34, 36-41
    A2 Tuesday 13:00-14:50 28-34, 36-41
    A3 Thursday 13:00-14:50 28-34, 36-41

    Semester 2

    Location
    Invercargill
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Workshop

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Thursday 09:00-10:50 29-34, 36-41
    Thursday 12:15-14:05 28-34, 36-38

    Overview

    Introduction to science and technology education curricula, focusing on learning for Years 1-8.

    About this paper

    Paper title Science and Technology
    Subject Education
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period(s) Semester 2 (On campus)
    Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2024 have not yet been set
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    EDPR 131 or EDPR 151
    Limited to
    BTchg
    Notes
    Primary Education and Te Pōkai Mātauranga o te Ao Rua (Primary Bicultural Education) students only
    Contact

    Paper Co-ordinator: Dr Steven Sexton, steven.sexton@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Dr Steven Sexton (Science - Dunedin)
    Angela Miller (Technology - Dunedin)

    Paper Structure

    For each learning area:

    • Overview and linkages
    • Curriculum structure and language
    • Teaching and learning approaches
    • Planning and assessment
    • Community links
    • Te Reo me ōna Tikanga Māori
    • ICT/E-learning
    • Technological design processes (Technology)
    Textbooks

    Recommended Reading:

    Technology

    • Compton V.J & Compton A.D. (2013). Teaching the nature of technology: determining and supporting student learning of hte philosophy of technology. International Journal of Technology and Design Education 23(2), p229-256. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10798-011-9176-2
    • Fox-Turnbull, W. (2015). Conversations to support learning in technology education. In Williams, P.J. et al. (eds) The Future of Technology Education, Contemporary Issues in Technology Education. Singapore: Springer Science and Business Media. Chapter 6, pp. 99-120

    Science

    • Bull, A., Joyce, C., & Hipkins, R. (2014). Constructing your primary schools' science curriculum. Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand Council for Educational Research
    • Bull, A., Joyce, C., Spiller, L., & Hipkins, R. (2010). Kick-Starting the Nature of Science. Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand Council for Educational Research
    • Skamp, K. & Preston, K. (2021). Teaching primary science constructively (7th ed.). South Melbourne, Vic: Cengage Learning Australia

    Essential Websites:

    Technology

    Science

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate understanding of the theoretical foundations, structure and language that underpin the Science and Technology learning areas of The New Zealand Curriculum (2007)
    2. Create and justify planning for teaching in Science and Technology which is inclusive of all learners
    3. Include links to Te Ao Māori and use of ICTs to enrich learning experiences

    Timetable

    Semester 2

    Location
    Invercargill
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Workshop

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Thursday 09:00-10:50 30-35, 37-42
    Thursday 12:15-14:05 29-35, 37-38

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 09:00-09:50 29-35, 37-42

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Tuesday 10:00-11:50 29-35, 37-42
    A2 Tuesday 13:00-14:50 29-35, 37-42
    A3 Thursday 13:00-14:50 29-35, 37-42
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