Learning, Teaching and Assessment in Science

Credit Point: 15 CP

Pre-requisite: None

This module consists of two major parts. In the first part, the learners will be introduced with the psychological principles of learning and instruction ranging from basic theories of learning in general to means of fostering science learning by means of instruction in the widest sense of the word. In the second part of the module, instructional design theories and principles are introduced in detail which will be applied later in designing lessons to teach specific topics in physics, chemistry, biology or other disciplines. The module begins with the assumption that the teacher is the most important factor in student learning.

Learning, Teaching and Assessment in Science #2

Credit Point: 15 CP

Pre-requisite: None

This module consists of two major parts. In the first part, the learners will be introduced with the psychological principles of learning and instruction ranging from basic theories of learning in general to means of fostering science learning by means of instruction in the widest sense of the word. In the second part of the module, instructional design theories and principles are introduced in detail which will be applied later in designing lessons to teach specific topics in physics, chemistry, biology or other disciplines. The module begins with the assumption that the teacher is the most important factor in student learning.

Nature of Science

Credit Point: 8 CP

Pre-requisite: None

In this module, we will examine philosophical perspectives on scientific inquiry. It begins with encouraging candidates to reflect on issues such as: What is ‘science’? How to teach the nature of science? What is the nature of science? nature of science in the curriculum and textbooks, How scientific facts are established?; some fundamental elements in the history of natural science; justification of natural science subjects in school; children’s and young adolescents’ preferred approaches of learning about nature and the environment in general, and values, attitudes and responsibility in science. Moreover, the module will address the role of reflection in science and science teaching (theory and practice of reflective thinking, and nature and development of reflective thinking). By the end of this module, you will have developed an understanding of the history and philosophy of science, and, more generally, you will be introduced to the work of philosophical analysis and reflective thinking and practice.

Research Methods in Science Education

Credit Point: 12 CP

Pre-requisite: None

This module is intended to prepare candidates to develop knowledge and skills of conducting research in science education. The course prepares students for carrying out research using quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods. While the former gives attention to relevant scientific perspectives, design of studies, descriptive statistics, table analysis, correlation, and regression analysis, the later focuses on introducing a range of qualitative research methods and clarifies these in relation to qualitative methodologies, theoretical perspectives and philosophical debates. Here candidates will be introduced to key research strategies in qualitative research, principles for research design in qualitative research, and data analysis.

Research Methods in Science Education #2

Credit Point: 12 CP

Pre-requisite: None

This module is intended to prepare candidates to develop knowledge and skills of conducting research in science education. The course prepares students for carrying out research using quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods. While the former gives attention to relevant scientific perspectives, design of studies, descriptive statistics, table analysis, correlation, and regression analysis, the later focuses on introducing a range of qualitative research methods and clarifies these in relation to qualitative methodologies, theoretical perspectives and philosophical debates. Here candidates will be introduced to key research strategies in qualitative research, principles for research design in qualitative research, and data analysis.