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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

Timetable

Semester 2

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

Tutorial

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend one stream from
A1 Monday 09:00-10:50 29-35, 37-42
A2 Tuesday 13:00-14:50 35, 37-40
Tuesday 15:00-16:50 29-34, 41-42
A3 Friday 08:00-09:50 29-35, 37-42

Workshop

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

Semester 2

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

Workshop

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend one stream from
A1 Thursday 09:00-10:50 29-35, 37-39
A2 Thursday 12:15-14:05 29-35, 37-39

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.

Timetable

Semester 2

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

Tutorial

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend one stream from
A1 Monday 09:00-10:50 28-34, 37-41
A2 Tuesday 15:00-16:50 28-34, 37-41
A3 Friday 08:00-09:50 28-34, 37-41
A4 Wednesday 09:00-10:50 28-34, 37-41

Workshop

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend one stream from
A1 Monday 13:00-14:50 28-34, 37-41
A2 Tuesday 10:00-11:50 28-34, 37-41
A3 Thursday 13:00-14:50 28-34, 37-41
A4 Thursday 08:00-09:50 28-34, 37-41

Semester 2

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

Workshop

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend one stream from
A1 Thursday 09:00-10:50 28-34, 37-39
A2 Thursday 12:15-14:05 28-34, 37-39
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