Critical and Contemporary Science Education

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
EDUC X238
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Course ID
208456
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Campus
Mawson Lakes
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Education
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Karl Grice
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Course level
4
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course aims to develop PSTs' capacity to implement integrated, interdisciplinary approaches to science education through engagement with contemporary pedagogical strategies and critical issues in the field. Participants will explore place-based, project-based, inquiry-based, and futures thinking methodologies whilst developing skills in facilitating meaningful scientific discourse and utilising digital technologies to enhance student learning experiences.

Course learning outcomes

  • Explore a variety of integrated and interdisciplinary approaches for addressing complex science education challenges.
  • Select and apply appropriate pedagogical strategies including place-based, project-based, inquiry-based, and futures thinking approaches to science teaching.
  • Plan developmentally appropriate learning sequences that emphasise scientific thinking and investigation.
  • Develop and use a repertoire of communication techniques, including digital technologies, to convey scientific concepts and facilitate student understanding.
  • Facilitate meaningful scientific discourse and collaborative learning experiences that engage all learners with contemporary issues.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 25420
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 11 Mar Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-45
25 Mar - 8 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-45
6 May - 27 May Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-45
Class number
Class number 25421
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 10 Mar Tuesday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-45
24 Mar - 7 Apr Tuesday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-45
5 May - 26 May Tuesday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-45

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course