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Introduction
Learning science involves students making sense of and generating multiple modes of representations (e.g., written text, images and mathematical symbols) that characterise science.
Classroom teachers also make use multiple media and forms of representations to present the subject matter and shape their students conceptual understanding.
This course will offer participants an overview of the theories and analytical tools so that participants are able to examine representations and media that are used in research and in classroom practice.
In addition, participants will apply the theories learned to analyse representational artifacts commonly used in the teaching of science (e.g., diagram, textbook), including the use of new media such as simulation and video to determine their efficacy in supporting student learning.
This course is mutually exclusive to MSC906A-C.
This course is part of:
- Graduate Certificate in Science Education
- FlexiMasters in Science Education
- Master of Education in Science
Learners must complete the following courses to attain the Graduate Certificate in Science Education (12 AU):
• MSC906 Representations and New Media in Science Education
Upon completion of the fourth course, MSC902 Science Curriculum Change and Curriculum Evaluation, learners will fulfil the AU requirements to attain the FlexiMasters in Science Education (16 AU).
This course will offer participants an overview of the theories and analytical tools so that participants are able to examine representations and media that are used in research and in classroom practice. In addition, participants will apply the theories learned to analyse representational artifacts commonly used in the teaching of science (e.g., diagram, textbook), including the use of new media such as simulation and video to determine their efficacy in supporting student learning.
To meet the requirement of SkillsFuture Singapore, assessment(s) will be conducted during every course. The assessment(s) include:
- Class Participation
- Assignments (Group & Individual)
- Design a representation-based lesson (Individual)
Participants with background and/or experiences in areas related to science education will better appreciate the course contents.
Participants are recommended to take the courses in the sequence A, B, and C as the contents of the latter courses build on the foundations of the earlier courses.
Standard Course Fee: S$4490.80
SSG Funding Support | Course fee | Course fee payable after SSG funding, if eligible under various schemes | |
BEFORE funding & GST | AFTER funding & 9% GST | ||
Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) (Up to 70% funding) | S$4,120.00 | S$1,347.24 | |
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) | S$523.24 | ||
SCs aged ≥ 40 years old | |||
- Standard course fee is inclusive of GST.
- NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.
| COURSE TITLE | ACADEMIC UNIT |
| MSC902 Science Curriculum Change and Curriculum Evaluation | 4 |
| MSC903 Science as Practice* | 4 |
| MSCC904 Alternative Conceptions and Conceptual Change in Science Learning* | 4 |
Listed courses are:
- Credit-bearing and stackable to Graduate Certificate in Science Education (12 AU), FlexiMasters in Science Education (16 AU) and Master of Education in Science (30 AU).
*SSG funded and SkillsFuture Credit approved
