Science for Secondary Teaching 2

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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EDUC X409
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Course ID
206443
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Campus
Magill, Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Education
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Leana Coleman
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Course level
4
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

The aim of this course is to build preservice teachers’ ability to apply and scrutinise a range of contemporary practices, including inquiry approaches, to engage, challenge and assess scientific understanding of all learners. They will critically analyse prevailing modes of teaching science and explore ways to enhance participation and engagement for all students. Preservice teachers will analyse how key curriculum documents, such as the Australian Curriculum and SACE, shape secondary school science teaching and learning, and empower their students to be scientifically literate and informed citizens.

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply, analyse and evaluate a range of pedagogies, including inquiry-based approaches, that are used for teaching science in secondary schools
  • Design, enact and critically reflect on teaching and learning sequences that support the learning of all students
  • Develop, select and evaluate a range of assessments appropriate for secondary school science that support the learning of all students
  • Effectively plan science units of work that are appropriate for particular contexts and purposes

Availability

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

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 29687
Section
Section 01MG
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Magill ,

Prerequisite(s)

  • Must have completed all of EDUCX103 Effective Pedagogical Practices/EDUCX237 Science for Secondary Teaching 1

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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