Didactics of sciences

Academic year: 2008-2009 Course code module SLO232 Semester: 1st semester Credits: 3 Study load (hours) 84 Theory (hours): 18,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): 21,00 Part-time program: 1 Instructor(s) Annie Pinxten Kristin Vertenten Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: exam in the 1st semester Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties The student must have: - the final competences of an academic bachelor; - an outstanding domainspecific knowledge;  - a correct language, both orally and in writing. *Sequentiality 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) To compliment the basis competences of the secondary education teacher training as detailed by the Flemish government: http://www.onderwijs.vlaanderen.be/nieuws/2007p/0420-basiscompetenties.htm   The following will be addressed:   Type function 1: the teacher as a supervisor of learning and development processes. Type function 3: the teacher as a “subject” expert. Type function 4: the teacher as an organizer. Type function 5: the teacher as an innovator - the teacher as a researcher. Type function 7: the teacher as a member of a school team. Type function 9: the teacher as a member of the educational community   General objectives   Knowledge The students can: Define contemporary insights and concepts of scientific didactics Define didactic models Situate science within secondary education Define the aims of common final attainment levels within science and with the interdisciplinary final attainment levels Recognise which didactic educational tools can be used to form a positive learning environment.   Skills The students can: in a didactically responsible manner prepare a science theory lesson where attention is given to: processing insights from a theoretical point of view assessing the initial situation documenting operational objectives selecting course contents assessing the environment of the students in function of the phase in the learning process developing the chosen didactic tools incorporating ICT selecting suitable evaluation forms in function of the objectives assessing text books employing new mediums reflecting on experiences     Attitudes The students develop the capacity to make decisions (A1 (*)), to have a critical attitude (A3), inquisitiveness (a4), organisation capacity (A5), sense for cooperation (A6), sense of responsibility (A7), creative orientation (A8) and flexibility (A9). (*): attitudes from the basis competences of the teacher. 3. Course content The basis module Diadactic general sciences with the extension module biology, chemistry or physics form a complete unit. The following topics are taken into consideration: Teaching science: results and insights of educational research Vision on the education of science in Flanders Stipulation of the course contents Objectives Concretisation of didactic forms   Lesson preparation ICT and new media Evaluation   Since developing skills is one of the most important objectives of the module, a high level of active student input is expected.  Registration for an examination contract is not possible.   4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Tutorials Skills training Personal work: Assignments - individual Assignments - in group Portfolio 5. Assessment method Exam: Written, without oral presentation Closed book Open book Continuous assessment: Exercises Assignments Portfolio: Without oral presentation 6. Compulsory reading – study material Syllabus published on Blackboard. 7. Recommended reading - study material Interesting reading and study material are the science books used in secondary schools. 8. Tutoring It is always possible for the students to make an appointment for tutoring. Questions related to the course content are also welcome during and after college. laatste aanpassing: last update: 30/11/2008 22:23 kristin.vertenten