Purpose Statement, Learning Area Structure & Introduction
Purpose Statement
Things to consider when giving feedback on this section could include whether the purpose statement captures the most important conceptual understandings of the learning area. Does it capture the nature of Science and the context of Aotearoa New Zealand?
Learning Area Structure
Things to consider when giving feedback on this section could include if the knowledge strands are presented clearly. Is anything missing from the structure and is there a clear sense of how this will work in your day to day practice.
Introduction
Things to consider when giving feedback on this section could include whether the introduction captures the different emphasis of teaching and learning programmes across the different phases.
Teaching Sequences
Considering the teaching sequences for Phases 1–4.
Things to consider when giving feedback on this section could include:
Organisation & Clarity
Is the teaching sequence organised logically, clear and easy to use, with consistent and clear language? Is it consistent across the different strands?
Building Proficiency
Is it clear that the teaching sequence builds proficiency and depth of engagement with the learning across the phase?
Content Review
Is there unnecessary or missing content within the teaching sequence in this phase?
Overall Comments
Please give any overall feedback about the draft The Science Years 0–10 content.
Logical Progression
Are the teaching sequences organised logically, with a clear progression across Years 0–10?
Building Proficiency
Is it clear that the teaching sequences builds proficiency in learning across Years 0–10?
Content Gaps
Is there unnecessary or missing content within the teaching sequences across Year 0–10?
Phase Placement
Is specific content beginning or ending at the right phases and year levels?
Support Materials for The Science Curriculum Consultation
Which parts of this learning area might you need more support to better understand so that you can integrate it into your teaching programme?
Which parts of this learning area might you need more support to better understand so that you can integrate it into your teaching programme?