The Program

The program begins with a comprehensive Orientation to the program and the University of Sydney. During this time, the Visiting Scholars will become familiar with the University campus, libraries and educational facilities, meet the program coordinators, and receive information about the timetable of activities for the program.

The first phase of the program is a 4-week Intensive English course with a focus on oral and written communication in the Sciences. Intensive English seminars continue through the rest of the program.

The second phase of the program, the Science Education course, begins after a 1-week orientation to the faculties of Science and Education.

The Science Education Course

The course consists of the following parts:

Issues and research in science teaching and learning - Research including students' approaches to learning, curriculum development, assessment strategies and the needs of undergraduate learners.

Practicum - Observation and practice of a wide range of teaching and learning strategies and situations in science.

Occasional Seminar Series - Application of contemporary teaching practices common to the teaching of all the sciences.

Science Discipline Seminars - Application of contemporary practices specific to the individual sciences.

Many of these courses have an on-line learning component available through WebCT.

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