Universidad de Jaén

Nature of Science

• Nature of Science" for Science Education
• Explicit and Implicit teaching of Nature of Science
• Views of Nature of Science (Teaching and learning implications)
• Nature of Science tasks for Primary Education

 History of Science

• The role of History of Science for teaching and learning Science. Some examples for Primary Education

Science education resources, methodologies and trends

• Inquiry-based learning
• Practical work for Science Education
• Interdisciplinariety
• Technology for Science Education
• Significant context embedded in electronic resources
• Case study: Simulations

Chemistry and Physics in Primary education

• Forces (misconceptions, strategies, practical work and related concepts) in Primary Education
• Matter and material properties (misconceptions, strategies, practical work and related concepts) in Primary Education)
• Energy (misconceptions, strategies, practical work and related concepts) in Primary Education

The large group sessions (in spanish) will combine presentations and techinques and strategies for active participation of the students (whenever possible). Some of the practical sessions will be held in  Science Laboratories.  Lecture sessions linked to the practical sessions can be carried out in the laboratory or in classrooms. 

Aspects to take into account in relation to the working practival laboratory groups.  Students will be admitted withing groups by terms established by by the teacher. 

For international students (PATIE level2) some aditional seminars will be offered, but it is strongly recomended to take part  in theoretical and/or  practical sessions.

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

Learning outcomes

• To know and apply scientific knowledge (physics and chemistry) to explain the natural phenomena
• To know main learning progressions in Primary Education to teach and learn "Chemistry & Phisics" concepts, facts and phenomena. 
• To identify and appropriately solves problems associated with science related to everyday life events.
• To know and to value the way in which science builds knowledge, and the evolution of scientific theories over time (Nature of Science)
• To identify, describe and critically analyze naive and adequate  views of Science
• To  design and evaluate appropriate teaching resources for Science Education in Priamry School
• To know and apply appropriate methodological resources and strategies to promote the acquisition of scientific competences in primary school students.

Other relevant information

• Final written exam 70% (in english, oficial date scheduled  by the Faculty)
• Reports and essays (writen and/or oral) related to hand-on and/or mind-on practices
• Classroom/tutorials attendance (along the semester)

Activities

11 practical sessions (e.g.: 10% face to face and on-line 90%)

25 Lectures (including participative & active ones (10% face to face and on-line 90%)

Evaluations weights:

S1: Atttending lectures (10%)

S2: Final exam (teoretical aspects): 30

S3: Final exam, essays and reports: 40+20

Note: please note that  7 points over 10 came from final exam

Resources: PLATE and Gsuite Tools

Tutorials (face-to-face, and on-line)

Activities

11 practical sessions (e.g.: 10% face to face and on-line 90%)

25 Lectures (including participative & active ones (10% face to face and on-line 90%)

Evaluation weights:

S1: Atttending lectures (10%)

S2: Final exam (teoretical aspects): 30

S3: Final exam, essays and reports: 40+20

Note: please note that 7 points over 10 came from final exam

Resources: PLATEA and Gsuite Tools

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