Course learning outcomes

• Evaluate and advance science subject knowledge
• Reflect upon some key scientific concepts and skills relevant to children’s learning in the primary years
• Consider what can make science difficult or easy to learn, and explore some common misconceptions about science and how they can be addressed
• Reflect upon the importance of promoting positive attitudes to science and making children’s science learning meaningful, relevant and engaging
• Use and evaluate some different approaches to teaching science, such as those involving concept maps and modeling.