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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2007/2008
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Science, Technology and the Environment 4 (ED1114)? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : EDU-4-STE This half-course option builds on work covered in ES1 and ES2. Students' ideas about the nature of Environmental Studies is extended and their knowledge is developed and applied in practical contexts. The concept of energy is regarded as a permeating feature of the course. Energy changes, evident in familiar artifacts, everyday domestic appliances and childrens' toys, are used to illustrateboth conversion and conservation and to explore how children and teachers might make appropriate use of language to support conceptual development. Energy is also addressed from biological and ecological perspectives, linking with the broad theme of relationships between society, science, technology and sustainability. The course will also address pedagogical matters such as the application of constructivist approaches to science learning and teaching, the synthesis of elements across Environmental Studies, the use of simulation, role-play, relationships with other curriculum areas and with language in particular. Entry Requirements? Pre-requisites : Successful completion of Environmental Studies 1 ED0905 and Environmental Studies 2 ED0906 Subject AreasHome subject areaEducation, (The Moray House School of Education, Schedule C) Delivery Information? Normal year taken : 4th year ? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2) ? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks All of the following classes
? Additional Class Information : Please note this class is Lecture and Laboratory work Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Demonstration of an understanding of the complexities of environmental interrelationships, including human activities,
Assessment Information
A single 4000 word assignment
Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Miss Julie Urquhart Course Organiser Mr Sean Doyle School Website : http://www.education.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/ |
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