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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 ) $1,053.30
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)

Alice Hildebrand (Invercargill)

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

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 2027 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

Teaching staff

Dr Steven Sexton (Science-Dunedin)

Angela Miller (Technology-Dunedin)

Alice Hildebrand (Science-Invercargill)

Alli McKenzie (Technology-Invercargill)

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 the 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 school's 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:

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