Course - Inquiry-based science - MGLU4209
Inquiry-based science
About
About the course
Course content
Inquiry-based approaches to teaching and learning is an important goal for science in school, in order to give pupils a deeper understanding of science concepts, increased interest in science, and better insight and experience with using the methods of science. This course gives students advanced theoretical and practical knowledge on working inquiry-abased in science. The training of skills is central. Students will be trained in planning for and creating inquiry-based approaches to teaching and learning.
Learning outcome
KNOWLEDGE
The student
- has advanced knowledge of what characterises inquiry-based approaches to learning and teaching
- has advanced knowledge of how to plan and execute inquiry-based learning and teaching
- has knowledge of how to facilitate critical thinking through exploratory work
SKILLS
The student
- can plan and execute different variations of inquiry-based teaching
- can assess pupils learning in inquiry-based processes
- can analyse and reformulate tasks for inquiry-based approach in school
- can promote inquiry-based conversation
GENERAL COMPETENCE
The student
- can discuss the importance of inquiry-based approaches in science teaching and learning
- can use knowledge on and skills in the use of inquiry-based approaches for continuous improvement in teaching and learning science
Learning methods and activities
- Lectures
- Practical work
- Work on assignments, individually and/or in groups
Compulsory assignments
- Practical exercises with pupils and/or fellow students
- Presentations and/or written submission
Further on evaluation
Partial Assessment 1: Oral Exam (individual). Grade A-F. Permitted aids: Handwritten notes, up to 2 pages (A4). Weighting: 80%
Partial Assessment 2: Written Group Assignment. Shared grade for the group, grade A-F. Individual assessment may be provided in special cases. Permitted aids: All. Weighting: 20%
For a postponed exam, the Partial Assessment 2, "Written Group Assignment", can be changed to individual with individual grade, grade A-F. Permitted aids: All. Weighting: 20%
Compulsory assignments:
- Practical exercises with pupils and/or fellow students
- Presentations and/or written assignment
The students can be assessed, required to take part in coursework and required to attend teaching related to interdisciplinary topics.
Compulsory assignments must be approved before students can take exam.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 1-7 (MGLU1-7) - some programmes
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 5-10 (MGLU5-10) - some programmes
Recommended previous knowledge
Minimum 60 credits science and/or science education.
Required previous knowledge
Candidate must have successfully passed Natural Science 1 and completed Natural Science 2 to begin Cycle 2 courses. Passing is understood as the student completing the course and passing the examination. Completed is understood as having all obligatory coursework approved and qualifying the student for the course examination.
Course materials
The reading list is posted on Canvas before the course starts.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| DID3502 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2020 |
| EDU3020 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2020 |
Subject areas
- Teacher Education
- Life Sciences