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2026-2027 / ZENS4206-1

Epistemology and history of science

Duration

12h Th

Number of credits

 Master of Education, Section 2 (HECh - Huy)2 crédits 
 Master of Education, Section 2 (HECh - Liège)2 crédits 
 Master of Education, Section 2 (HECh - Verviers)2 crédits 
 Master of Education, Section 2 (HELMO - Huy)2 crédits 
 Master of Education, Section 2 (HELMO - Liège)2 crédits 
 Master of Education, Section 2 (HELMO - Theux)2 crédits 
 Master of Education, Section 2 (HELMO - Adapted timetable)2 crédits 
 Master of Education, Section 2 (HERS)2 crédits 
 Master of Education, Section 2 (HEL)2 crédits 
 Master of Education, Section 2 (HEL - Non-standard schedule)2 crédits 

Lecturer

Corentin Poffé

Coordinator

Alix Dassargues

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The course aims to develop an understanding of the epistemological foundations, methods, and historical evolution of the sciences by examining the conditions under which scientific knowledge is produced, validated, and transformed.

The course will cover the following topics (non-exhaustive list):

  • epistemology of science
  • major schools of thought in theories of knowledge
  • problematisation
  • factors leading to problematisation
  • history of science

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

By the end of this module, students will be able to :

  • design science teaching and learning sequences that present an image of science, its development and its distinctive features in line with the current paradigm
  • design science teaching and learning sequences that incorporate elements relating to the history of science

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Knowledge of the subject-specific content set out in the common core curriculum framework for for science primary education

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is structured around a combination of practical activities carried out by the students (for example: document analysis, analysis of teaching and learning sequences, designing activities, etc.) and lectures by the tutor.

 

The practical activities offered during the course will sometimes be carried out individually and sometimes in groups.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Blended learning


Further information:

Most of the lessons will be delivered face-to-face; a hybrid approach may be adopted if necessary.

Course materials and recommended or required readings

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus

Written work / report


Further information:

Details of the assignment will be provided during the course.

 

Use of artificial intelligence  

Students are required to read the ULiège Charter on the use of generative intelligence in academic work in order to use it in a thoughtful, responsible, critical and transparent manner:

https://www.student.uliege.be/cms/c_19230399/fr/faq-student-charte-uliege-d-utilisation-des-intelligences-artificielles-generatives-dans-les-travaux-universitaires.

If students use artificial intelligence, they must provide detailed information about their use of AI in a dedicated section: tool used, prompt, type of assistance requested (rewording, summarising, analysis, brainstorming, linguistic correction, documentary research, etc.), results obtained, critical assessment of these results, sections of the work concerned.

Any omission or concealment of the use of AI may be considered a violation of academic integrity rules.

Work placement(s)

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

Contacts

Corentin Poffé - Chargé de cours

corentin.poffe@uliege.be

Alessia Huby - Assistante

alessia.huby@uliege.be

Quartier Agora - Allée du Six Août, 7 - bâtiment B6c

2ème étage, aile nord

4000 Liège (Sart Tilman) 

 

Apparitorat ULiège pour tous les étudiants de Hautes Écoles :

Alix Dassargues

administration.cefen@uliege.be

Bat A1. 0/1 Service administratif du CEFEN

Place du XX août 7,

4000 Liège

Association of one or more MOOCs