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SED305Education3 Unitsintermediate

Practicum In Science Teaching

This course is designed to equip students with essential practical skills and pedagogical knowledge for effective science teaching. It covers the handling of tools, equipment, and instructional materials across various science subjects, including Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Integrated Science, Mathematics, and Physics. Students will learn improvisation techniques, safety protocols, and methods to stimulate student interest and achievement in science education.

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120h
Study Time
13
Weeks
9h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Science TeachingPracticumScience EducationInstructional MaterialsPractical Skills

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Agricultural Science

2

Biology

3

Chemistry

4

Computer Science

5

Integrated Science

6

Mathematics

7

Physics

8

Ecology

9

Measurement

10

Food Tests

Total Topics10 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Self Assessment Exercises

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Practical Class

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Science Teacher

Apply your skills in this growing field

Science Educator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Curriculum Developer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Laboratory Technician

Apply your skills in this growing field

Science Communicator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationResearchEnvironmental ScienceHealthcareAgriculture

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Agricultural Science Education

3h

Unit 1: Simple Farm Tools

3 study hours
  • •Define sickle
  • •Draw and label a sickle
  • •Describe a sickle
  • •State the uses of sickle
  • •State the maintenance practices for sickle
Week
2

Module 1: Agricultural Science Education

3h

Unit 2: Farm Machinery

3 study hours
  • •Define Machete/Cutlass
  • •Draw and label a Machete/Cutlass
  • •Describe a Machete/Cutlass
  • •State the uses of Machete/Cutlass
  • •State the maintenance practices for Machete/Cutlass
Week
3

Module 1: Agricultural Science Education

3h

Unit 3: Farm Surveying and Planning of Farmstead

3 study hours
  • •Define a hoe
  • •Draw and label two major parts of a hoe
  • •Use hoe to carry out farm operation
  • •State the uses of a hoe
  • •Maintain hoe
Week
4

Module 1: Agricultural Science Education

3h

Unit 4: Management of Farm Animals

3 study hours
  • •Define a hand trowel
  • •Draw and label two major parts of a hand trowel
  • •Use hand trowel to transplant seedlings from nursery to permanent site
  • •State the uses of a hand trowel
  • •Maintain hand trowel
Week
5

Module 1: Agricultural Science Education

3h

Unit 5: Fish Farming

3 study hours
  • •Define a secateur
  • •Draw and label two major parts of a secateur
  • •Use secateur to trim flowers
  • •Mention uses of a secateurs
  • •Maintain secateur
Week
6

Module 1: Agricultural Science Education

3h

Unit 6: Soil and Soil Experiments

3 study hours
  • •Define a shear
  • •Draw and label two major parts of a shear
  • •Use shear to trim flowers
  • •Mention uses of a shears
  • •Maintain shear
Week
7

Module 1: Agricultural Science Education

3h

Unit 7: Floriculture

3 study hours
  • •Define a garden fork
  • •Draw and label two major parts of a garden fork
  • •Make use of garden fork
  • •Maintain garden fork
Week
8

Module 1: Agricultural Science Education

3h

Unit 8: Diseases and Pests of Crops

3 study hours
  • •Define a spade
  • •Draw and label two major parts of a spade
  • •Make use of spade in farm operations
  • •Carry out maintenance practice for spade
Week
9

Module 2: Biology Education

6h

Unit 1: Microscopy

3 study hours
  • •Define a watering can
  • •Draw and label two major parts of a watering can
  • •Make use of watering can in farm operations
  • •Carry out maintenance practice for watering can
  • •State two reasons for maintain watering can

Unit 1: Microscopy

3 study hours
  • •Describe knapsack sprayer
  • •Draw and label two major parts of a knapsack sprayer
  • •Make use of knapsack sprayer in farm operations
  • •Carry out maintenance practice for knapsack sprayer
  • •State two outfits to wear to protect the body when suing knapsack sprayer
Week
10

Module 2: Biology Education

6h

Unit 2: The Use of the Microscope

3 study hours
  • •Define microscopy
  • •Describe the parts of a microscope
  • •Explain the functions of each part
  • •Prepare slides for observation
  • •Calculate magnification

Unit 3: Techniques in Biological Drawing

3 study hours
  • •Describe the techniques involved in biological drawing
  • •Explain the importance of accurate representation
  • •Practice drawing biological specimens
  • •Label diagrams correctly
  • •Understand scale and proportion
Week
11

Module 2: Biology Education

6h

Unit 4: Ecology

3 study hours
  • •Define ecology
  • •Explain the components of an ecosystem
  • •Describe different types of ecosystems
  • •Understand the flow of energy and nutrients
  • •Discuss human impact on ecosystems

Unit 5: Abiotic Factors of an Ecosystem

3 study hours
  • •Identify abiotic factors
  • •Explain the influence of abiotic factors on living organisms
  • •Measure abiotic factors in a local environment
  • •Analyze the data collected
  • •Discuss the importance of abiotic factors
Week
12

Module 3: Chemistry Education

6h

Unit 6: Variation in Organisms

3 study hours
  • •Define variation
  • •Explain the causes of variation
  • •Describe different types of variation
  • •Understand the importance of variation in evolution
  • •Discuss the role of genetics in variation

Unit 1: Separation of Mixtures

3 study hours
  • •Plan Chemistry experiments and practical activities
  • •Set up equipment and materials for conducting Chemistry practical activities
  • •Develop practical skills or process skills in conducting Chemistry practical activities, including some experiments
  • •Learn to control variables during Chemistry experiments
  • •Develop positive attitudes to Chemistry practical work/activities
Week
13

Module 3: Chemistry Education

6h

Unit 2: Standard Solutions

3 study hours
  • •Carry out practical activities on various topics in Chemistry
  • •Take appropriate precautions in the conduct of Chemistry practical activities, and handling of chemical substances
  • •Establish basic rules for students' use of Chemistry laboratory and the equipment and resources therein

Unit 3: Dilute Solutions

3 study hours
  • •Describe the process of dilution
  • •Calculate the concentration of dilute solutions
  • •Prepare dilute solutions from concentrated solutions
  • •Understand the safety precautions for handling concentrated acids
  • •Apply dilution techniques in practical experiments

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all units in Agricultural Science Education, focusing on simple farm tools and their maintenance.

2

Practice biological drawing techniques from Module 2, Units 1-3, ensuring accurate labeling and scale.

3

Master the separation techniques in Chemistry Education (Module 3), particularly distillation and titration experiments.

4

Familiarize yourself with the components of an ecosystem and their interactions, as covered in Module 5, Units 2-3.

5

Practice constructing geometric shapes and solving related problems from Mathematics Education (Module 6), focusing on triangles and quadrilaterals.

6

Understand the basic rules and precautions for conducting Physics practical activities (Module 7), emphasizing data handling and graph plotting.

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