Summary of the importance of science content, processes and attitudes.
(25%) |
Did not meet criterion. |
Summary focuses on the importance of science and how this aligns to teaching.
Completed key aspects of the requirements but could be more succinct and/or include relevant examples. |
As per Pass and: Includes examples of Science processes and attitudes. |
As per Credit and: Includes supporting literature. |
As per Distinction and:
Identifies the alignment with Science content, processes and attitudes and the benefits these have on teaching young children. |
Inclusion and explanation of at least two Science categories (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth and Space Sciences) with examples of relevant conceptual understandings and learning for infants and toddlers. |
Did not meet criterion. |
Clear links between Science categories and developing conceptual understandings. |
As per Pass and:
Examples are provided that illustrate how Science categories and concepts are explored with a particular age group. |
As per Credit and:
Some examples outline the importance of conceptual understandings and how children learn about science. |
As per Distinction and:
Chosen examples demonstrate acknowledgement of Science concepts, set high expectations for young children’s learning and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the categories for teaching Science. |
How Science is described in the Australian Curriculum and Early Years Learning Framework.
(20%) |
Did not meet criterion. |
Report outlines some understandings of how the EYLF and Australian Curriculum inform Science teaching. |
As per Pass and:
Examples are provided that demonstrate aspects of Science from the two curriculum documents. |
As per Credit and:
Inclusion of principles and ideas from the curriculum documents. |
As per Distinction and: Deep thinking that integrates principles and ideas from the curriculum documents into your arguments and rationale. |
Depth and breadth.
(20%) |
Did not meet criterion. |
Report identifies some of
the key ideas and
and potential benefits of Science curricula for
learning.
Some reference has been made to the unit materials and recommendations have been included in the report. |
As per Pass and:
All aspects of the report are completed and ideas flow seamlessly.
Clearly identifies contributing factors and effects.
Relevant and clear recommendations. |
As per Credit and:
A clear rationale with supporting literature.
Recommendations include a high level of understanding of Science pedagogy and practice. |
As per Distinction and:
All of the elements have been completed and demonstrate a high-level of pedagogical understanding.
Recommendations include a deep understanding of the importance of integrating Science content within the early childhood education context. |
Academic expression.
(10%) |
Did not meet criterion. |
The report is satisfactorily structured although contains some extraneous information and/or repetition that reduces the clarity of the discussion.
There are minor errors and/or inconsistencies with grammar, spelling and expression.
APA referencing has been attempted. |
Report contains little by way of excess information or repetition and is generally clear in both purpose and execution.
The writing is mostly free of errors with grammar, spelling and expression.
APA referencing has been adhered to on most occasions. |
Report is clear, well-structured and easy to read.
Only minor errors with grammar, writing conventions, spelling and expression are evident.
APA referencing has been adhered to consistently. |
Report is clear, well-structured and easy to read. Relationships between concepts are clearly explicated and easy to follow.
There is evidence of independent learning and the understanding of writing conventions.
The writing is free of any errors in grammar, spelling and expression.
APA referencing has been adhered to consistently with no errors. |