Duration
20h Th, 10h Pr
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The aim of this course is to familiarise students with the various concepts that structure science teaching and learning, as well as the main findings of research in this field.
The course covers the following topics, among others:
- The image of science and concepts related to its teaching/learning
- Scientific investigation
- Language practices in science: written and oral language
- Graphic expression and modelling in science
- Inequalities and learning difficulties in science
- Outdoor schooling and school trips in science
- Critical thinking and scientific investigation
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Students will master the main didactic concepts that underpin science teaching and learning. They will be able to take a step back from current science teaching practices and use the didactic tools and concepts covered in teaching and/or teacher training. They will be able to analyse and evaluate student learning in different teaching contexts.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
None
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course si structured around a combination of practical activities carried out by students ant theoretical explanations. As a result, participation in the course is strongly recommended.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
Classes are held in person, with the exception of one asynchronous remote session.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Further information:
Recommended reading:
Orange, C. (2012). Enseigner les sciences. Problèmes, débats et savoirs scientifiques en classe. De Boeck.
Schneeberger, P., Orange, C., Orange-Ravachol, D. et Lhoste, Y. (2021). Précis de didactique des SVT pour enseigner au collège et au lycée. Presses universitaires de Bordeaux.
Schneeberger, P. et Vérin, A. (2009). Développer des pratiques d'oral et d'écrit en sciences. INRP
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
Marie-Noëlle Hindryckx - mn.hindryckx@uliege.be
Corentin Poffé corentin.poffe@uliege.be
Valérie Quittre - v.quittre@uliege.be