Teaching Science Pathway

SyllabusUnit 1: Preparing To Study

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand how study is organised and planned
• Understand how to apply theories of learning in relation to personal approaches to learning
• Understand a range of constraints upon study
• Understand the importance of assessment feedback.

On completion of this unit you will:

• Be able to write with relevance in responding to an academic task.
• Know how to interpret and discuss concepts and debates in responding to a set, academic writing task.
• Be able to summarise for academic purposes, selecting key points, information or central ideas.
• Understand the role of reference, allusion and paraphrase to avoid plagiarism.

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand how to use key information sources.
• Understand why sources are acknowledged and referenced.
• Understand a range of reading strategies.
• Understand note-making methods.
• Understand how to plan draft and produce a written assignment.

On completion of this unit you will:

• Be able to plan a piece of research on an approved subject area.
• Be able to collect research material from different sources
• Be able to use data to substantiate an argument
• Be able to record sources of information
• Be able to present research findings

On completion of this unit you will:

• Plan and prepare for teaching within the National Curriculum.
• Understand the importance of classroom design.

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand potential next steps in education.
• Understand key sources of information relevant to HE application.
• Understand personal HE opportunities.
• Understand the financial implications of further study.
• Know how to apply for a course

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the structure and functions of the organs of the digestive system.
• Understand nutrients and their sources.
• Understand how diet may influence health.

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand anatomical terminology
• Understand the skeletal system and locomotion
• Understand the muscular system

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the cell.
• Understand cellular metabolism.
• Understand how cells grow and divide.

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand Piaget’s theory of development
• Understand the major criticisms of Piaget’s work in child development.
• Understand alternative theories of development.
• Understand how stages of development link to practical situations.

On completion of this unit you will:

• Recognise anti-social behaviour
• Recognise anti-institutional behaviour
• Understand the formal discipline processes/procedures of a school
• Understand the informal methods of implementing discipline within a classroom setting
• Understand some of the underlying causes of behavioural problems as displayed in the classroom

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand non-specific defences against disease.
• Understand specific immunity and the immune response.
• Understand the biology of vaccination.
• Understand how immune sensitivity may cause ill-health.

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the glycolytic pathway and fermentation of sugar to yield alcohol.
• Understand the tricarboxylic acid cycle.
• Understand the dark reactions in photosynthesis.

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the anatomy and organisation of the nervous system and how it co- ordinates the body.
• Understand the structure and function of nerve cells and other cells in the nervous system.
• Understand how the endocrine system co-ordinates body functions.
• Understand homeostasis.

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand models of teaching and learning.
• Understand ‘blocks’ to learning.
• Understand curriculum planning and lesson planning.
• Understand the biochemical basis of generating adenosine triphosphate in subcellular organelles.

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the structure and function of the human reproductive system
• Understand how hormones regulate the reproductive tract throughout life
• Understand the sequence of events from conception to puberty

On completion of this unit you will:

• Be aware of the physical, intellectual, language, emotional and social development of the child.
• Understand the main aspects of social and emotional development.
• Know factors which may affect pupil development and behaviour.
• Know methods for managing pupil behaviour.

On completion of this unit you will:

• Demonstrate an understanding of a range of theories of learning.
• Demonstrate an understanding of different learning and teaching styles.

On completion of this unit you will:

• Have knowledge of theories of cognitive development
• Understand learning theory
• Have knowledge of the application of theories of learning and cognitive development to classroom practice

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 324 hrs.