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UNIVERSITI PENDIDIKAN SULTAN IDRIS COURSE CURICULUM DESIGN AND INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN
Faculty Department Semester Session Course Code Credit Pre-requisite : : : : : : : : Science and Mathematics Science 1 2011/2012 Information and Communication Technology in Science SBI3013 3 (2+1) Nil

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Assoc Prof Dr Sopia Md Yassin sopia@fppm.upsi.edu.my 05-4506638/0136886767 BC 1-7/NCDRC

COURSE SYNOPSIS : The course discusses the rationale and advantages of ICT applications in Science education. The topics covered are simulation, modelling, spreadsheets, data logger, interactive whiteboard, and other ICT applications. (Kursus ini membincangkan rasional dan kelebihan aplikasi ICT dalam pendidikan biologi. Tajuk-tajuk meliputi simulasi, modeling, hamparan data, data logger, interactive whiteboard dan aplikasi ICT yang lain.) LEARNING OUTCOMES At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Discuss critically on issues and trends of implementing ICT application in teaching and learning. (C2) 2. Apply suitable ICT applications relevant to Science curriculum. (C3, LL2) 3. Design constructivist lessons that integrate an ICT application. (P6) 4. Appreciate the ability of ICT in enhancing teaching and learning in Science. (A3) 5. Explore the most current ICT application. (KK1, A3)

MAIN REFERENCES: Frost, R. (2003a). The IT in Secondary Science Book. Cambridge: IT in Science Publishing. Frost, R. (2003b). Data logging in Practice. Cambridge: IT in Science Publishing. Heichnich, R, Molenda, J.D. & Smaldino, S. E. (2002). Instructional Media and Technologies for Learning. New Jersey: Merill Prentice Hall.

OTHER REFERENCES: Alessy, S. M. & Trollip, S. R. (2003). Computer-base Instruction: Methods and Development. New Jersey: Prentice Hall Kilbane, C.R. & Milman, N.B. (2005). The Digital Teaching Portfolio Workbook. Boston: Pearson Education Inc.

MODE OF DELIVERY: Lecture, group discussion, presentation, hands-on activities ASSESSMENT: Document Analysis On-line Forum Data Logging Simulation/Modeling/Spreadsheet Web 2.0 technologies ePortfolio Total 15% 10% 20% 20% 15 % 20% 100%

5 % is allocated to the use of IWB during presentations. SOFT SKILLS EMBEDDED:

SOFT SKILLS ACTIVITIES Lecture Assignments Presentation Hands-on activities

KOM

PSK

PBPM

ETIK

PKPM

UPSI GRADING SCALE

Grade
A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D F

Marks Range
80 100 75 79 70 74 65 69 60 64 55 59 50 54 45 49 40 44 35 39 0 34

CGA
4.00 3.75 3.50 3.00 2.75 2.50 2.00 1.75 1.50 1.00 0

KI GRADING SCALE Scale 5 4 3 2 1 Criterion Master KI criteria at distinction level Master KI criteria at good level Master KI criteria at satisfied level Master KI criteria at minimum level Week and need improvement

TEACHING SCHEDULE FOR 14 WEEKS

Week

Topic

Learning Outcomes

T&L Activities

Soft skills incorporate d

References

1, 2

Introduction and explanation of instructional plan ICT in Science education How, where and why should Science teachers use ICT Explain the importance of ICT. Discuss critically on issues and trends of implementing ICT applications in teaching and learning. Lecture, Discussion ETIK, KOM, Frost (2003a)

Smart school and the role of ICT in a constructivist classroom The Malaysian Smart School. Smart school management Smart School processes and scenarios. Technology as an enabler. Smart school implications. Constructivist Model (EEE)

Discuss critically on issues related to Smart School in Malaysia

Lecture, Discussion Document Analysis

ETIK, KOM, PSK

www.msc.com.m y/smartschool/do wnloads/blueprin t.pdf http://www.msc.c om.my/smartsch ool/downloads/ro admap.pdf

Ethics and issues in ICT Understanding the values, benefits of ICT towards learning

Discuss the ethics and issues in ICT Explain the benefits of ICT towards learning.

Lecture, Discussion, Assignment and presentation

KOM, PSK, PBPM, ETIK

http://www.wiziq. com/tutorial/762

Week

Topic

Learning Outcomes

T&L Activities

Soft skills incorporate d

References

6Copyrightandinte rnetEthics

3, 4

Learning technologies interactive whiteboard What, why and when to use interactive whiteboard, planning Science lesson using interactive whiteboard

Explain why and when to use interactive whiteboard in teaching and learning Design constructivist lesson that integrates interactive whiteboard Appreciate how iWB makes teaching and learning more collaborative and interactive.

Lecture, Hands on activities Assignments

ETIK, PSK, PBPM, KOM,PKPM

http://smarttech. com/

5, 6

Open Source Software Examples: CamStudio, Web 2.0 Technology, blog, wikis, eportfolio What, why and when to use open source softwares in teaching and learning Science

Explore various open source software. Develop digital materials using suitable software. Prepare an ePortfolio. Appreciate the usability of open source software.

Lecture, ETIK, PSK, Hands on PBPM, KOM, activities, PKPM Assignment and presentation

Kilbane & Milman (2005)

7, 8

Data logging What, why when to use data logging,

Explain why and when to use data

Lecture,

ETIK, PSK,

Week

Topic

Learning Outcomes

T&L Activities Hands on activities, Assignment and presentation

recording results, making tables and plotting graphs, planning Science lesson using data logging

logging in teaching and learning Design constructivist lesson that integrates data logging. Appreciate the advantages of data logging over conventional experiments.

Soft skills incorporate d PBPM, KOM, PKPM

References

Frost (2003b)

9, 10

Simulation and modelling What, why when to use simulation and modelling, examples of modelling and simulation in teaching and learning Science, planning Science lesson using modelling and simulation

Explain the differences between modelling and simulation Explain why and when to use modelling and simulation in teaching and learning Design constructivist lesson that integrates modelling and simulation. Appreciate the power of simulation and modelling in visualizing and understanding science concepts.

Lecture, Hands on activities, Assignment and presentation

ETIK, PSK, PBPM, KOM, PKPM

Frost (2003a)

11, 12

Spreadsheets What, why when to use spreadsheets, examples of spreadsheets in teaching and learning Science, planning chemistry lesson using spreadsheets

Explain why and when to use spreadsheet in teaching and learning Design constructivist lesson that integrates spreadsheets. Appreciate the use of spreadsheets in managing data.

Lecture, Hands on activities, Assignment and presentation

ETIK, PSK, PBPM, KOM, PKPM

Frost (2003a)

Week

Topic

Learning Outcomes

T&L Activities

Soft skills incorporate d

References

13, 14

Internet based applications Examples: email, homepage, yahoo messenger, skype What, why when to use internet based applications, examples: in teaching and learning Science.

Explore various internet based applications. Develop digital materials using suitable applications. Appreciate the ability of internet based applications in gathering and retrieving information in multiple formats.

Lecture, Hands on activities, Assignment and presentation

ETIK, PSK, PBPM, KOM, PKPM

Heinich et al (2002)