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Certificate in Primary Science Education
Overview
This certificate programme seeks to develop professional competence and expertise in teaching Science as an upper primary school subject. It aims to achieve the following objectives:
a) To provide teachers with a framework of knowledge and skills in the subject specialisation
b) To provide perspectives on the topics and themes in curriculum in the subject specialisation for teachers to reflect, re-examine and refine their classroom and assessment practices.
Teachers who graduated with a Diploma in Education can use this certificate to gain accreditation towards the Advanced Diploma in Primary Science Education.
The Certificate is for current primary school teachers who hold either a:
a. Diploma in Education (Dip Ed) OR
b. Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from NIE or its equivalent.
To be considered for admission into the Certificate programme, applicants will need to have at least 2 years of teaching experience in the corresponding subject.
The Certificate offers 7 courses.
Participants are required to complete 8AUs within five years to qualify for the award of the Certificate.
| Course Code | Course Title | Pre-Requisite | AUs | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
INS4410 | Topics in Biological Science for Primary Science I | Nil | 1 | 13 hrs |
INS4411 | Topics in Biological Science for Primary Science II | INS4410 | 1 | 13 hrs |
INS4412 | PCK for Topics in Biological Science | Nil | 1 | 13 hrs |
INS4413 | Topics in Physical Science for Primary Science I | Nil | 1 | 13 hrs |
INS4414 | Topics in Physical Science for Primary Science II | INS4413 | 1 | 13 hrs |
INS4415 | PCK for Topics in Physical Science | Nil | 1 | 13 hrs |
INS4416 | Assessment in Primary Science | Nil | 2 | 26 hrs |
Total |
|
| 8 | 104 hrs |
For its course description, please see below.
| Course | Description |
| INS4410: Topics in Biological Science for Primary Science I | This course aims to equip primary science teachers with the theoretical and practical aspects of biology in primary schools. The topics to be covered include basic biology, classification and diversity of organisms (reproduction and life cycles) and structure and function of plant systems. |
| INS4411: Topics in Biological Science for Primary Science II | This course aims to equip primary science teachers with the theoretical and practical aspects of biology in primary schools. The topics to be covered include structure and function of animal systems (with emphasis on the human body), and ecology and environmental issues. |
| INS4412: PCK for Topics in Biological Science | The course aims to develop the pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) of primary science teachers by engaging them in discussing various difficulties in teaching various primary science topics/concepts. Drawing on contemporary learning theories and research findings, various strategies and activities for teaching primary science will be taught through lectures, tutorials and laboratory work. |
| INS4413: Topics in Physical Science for Primary Science I | This course covers the theoretical and practical aspects of physical science topics from the current primary science curriculum. Some of the topics covered include linear motion, forces, temperature and heat. |
| INS4414: Topics in Physical Science for Primary Science II | This course covers the theoretical and practical aspects of physical science topics from the current primary science curriculum. Some of the topics covered include work and energy, electrical systems, magnetism, and light. |
| INS4415: PCK for Topics in Physical Science | This course deals with pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) of physical science topics from the primary science curriculum. The topics discussed include heat and temperature, electricity and forces. Participants will deepen their PCK through constructing Content Representations (CoRes) and experiencing physical science activities as facilitators, observers, and students. |
| INS4416: Assessment in Primary Science | This course deals with the theoretical and practical aspects of assessment in the primary science classroom. Participants will learn about designing test items and the principles/strategies for both assessment for and of learning. Participants will also have the opportunity to apply their learning to design and review different kinds of assessment tasks such as alternative assessment. In addition, key ideas related to assessment as learning will be covered. |
Participants who have completed the 7 courses within the 5-years validity period can apply for accreditation of the courses into the programme by completing the form here.
Application for the courses is via Opal2.0.
For enquiry on course administration, please e-mail: [email protected].