Quality teaching elements
Within this resource there are opportunities for student learning within the context of the quality teaching framework.
Element | Evidence |
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1.1 Deep knowledge |
The students have to give extended explanations of complex relationships between the science behind the SunSmart strategies |
1.2 Deep understanding |
Students connect the use of sun protection with the reason behind this protection. |
1.3 Problematic knowledge |
Students are exposed to different points of view about getting a tan and what it does to your skin. |
1.4 Higher-order thinking |
Students have to synthesise altered perspectives and hypothesise to achieve an interpretation of their results |
1.5 Metalanguage |
Technical terms are introduced throughout and word derivations are given when applicable. |
1.6 Substantive communication |
Each student has to report back to the group with a sustained conversation about how they are designing experiments |
Element | Evidence |
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2.1 Explicit quality criteria |
Students work scientifically playing the role of a scientist. The task is clearly set out. |
2.2 Engagement |
Students are actively participating in performing experiments and using games based resources. |
2.3 High expectations |
The tasks are challenging and give opportunities for risk taking. |
2.4 Social support |
Students have to interact with each other as they compete to be the first to complete the game and receive a certificate. |
2.5 Students’ self-regulation |
Students have to seek out the information they need to complete the game. |
Element | Evidence |
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3.1 Background knowledge |
Students bring with them their understandings of the world around them. |
3.2 Cultural knowledge |
Encourages students to draw information from a range of cultural groups and to value protecting yourself from sun damage. |
3.3 Knowledge integration |
Students have to integrate Science and ICT skills throughout the resource. |
3.4 Inclusivity |
Students work in teams of peers. Each student has to actively participate and be part of the team. |
3.5 Connectedness |
Students are exploring something that affects them all |
3.6 Narrative |
Audio is used through out the resource. |