1. General information
Course:
THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT I: TEACHING PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
Code:
46323
Type:
CORE COURSE
ECTS credits:
6
Degree:
392 - BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN PRIMARY EDUCATION (AB)
Academic year:
2021-22
Center:
101 - FACULTY OF EDUCATION IN ALBACETE
Group(s):
10
11
17
18
19
12
13
15
14
Year:
3
Duration:
C2
Main language:
Spanish
Second language:
English
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
N
Web site:
Bilingual:
Y
Lecturer:
JOSE MANUEL CORTES SIMARRO
- Group(s):
10
17
15
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Facultad de Educación.
QUÍMICA FÍSICA
926053282
josemanuel.cortes@uclm.es
Lecturer:
ROSA MARIA TOLEDANO TORRES
- Group(s):
11
18
19
14
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Facultad de Educación
QUÍMICA FÍSICA
2451
RosaM.Toledano@uclm.es
2. Pre-Requisites
Not established
3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession
This is the only course unit in the syllabus of Degree in Primary Education dedicated to two of the most important Natural Sciences (Physics and Chemistry). Physics and Chemistry are the key to understanding and advancing in the scientific-technological world in which we live. The working method of Experimental Sciences, called scientific method, has great potentialities and characteristics that make it particularly suitable from the educational point of view. This method has even been an inspiration for teaching methodologies in the last few decades of the twentieth century as heuristic or experimental method. Although as time went by these methodologies have become obsolete, there is no doubt that the study of scientific method itself contributes to comprising a set of skills that can be very useful both in everyday life and in the academic life of Education students. From among them, we can point out the following:
a) Understanding the role, possibilities and limits of education in today's society and core competencies that affect early childhood education, primary schools, and their professionals.
b) The ability to master the area taught, the processes of knowledge construction and related teaching, plus the interdisciplinary relationship between them.
c) The ability to use language appropriately in each communicative situation and critically analyse scientific and cultural texts.
d) Acquiring basic scientific-cultural and technological knowledge.
In addition, we can add the following considerations:
1. Physics and Chemistry are subjects of knowledge. As such, they fulfil three functions:
a) Instructive function. They provide the knowledge that allows us to make decisions in freedom from many current issues
b) Humanist function. They seek to respond to many human needs (related to health, energy production, pollution, etc.)
c) Educational function. They develop a series of attitudes and values characteristic of Science (curiosity, scepticism, logical reasoning, empirical testing of hypotheses, etc.)
2. The complexity of the phenomena that the teacher tries to understand and afterwards to teach his/her students is satisfied with the contribution of all experimental sciences (called integrated science) in an interdisciplinary framework (i.e., studying reality with collaboration of the social sciences)
3. In the teaching career, physics and chemistry help to satisfy the questions raised by children in contact with the reality around them. It helps to answer questions arising from the manipulation of a toy or the observation of a phenomenon
4. Degree competences achieved in this course
| Course competences | |
|---|---|
| Code | Description |
| 1.2.1.II.01 | Understand the basic principles and fundamental laws of experimental sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Geology). |
| 1.2.1.II.02 | Know the curriculum of Primary Education concerning these sciences. |
| CB01 | Prove that they have acquired and understood knowledge in a subject area that derives from general secondary education and is appropriate to a level based on advanced course books, and includes updated and cutting-edge aspects of their field of knowledge. |
| CG09 | Value individual and collective responsibility for a sustainable future. |
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
| Course learning outcomes | |
|---|---|
| Description | |
| Plan strategies for developing learning activities in the fields of Physics and Chemistry. | |
| Solve questions, exercises and problems related to the principles, laws and most important physicochemical theories. | |
| Interpret the physicochemical phenomena that surround us in such a way to facilitate their future work as teachers. | |
| Develop units and syllabi based on contents of the field of knowledge | |
| Be able to develop and evaluate curriculum contents through appropriate teaching resources and promote relevant skills in students. | |
| Recognize the historical Science-Technology-Society influence, assessing their importance and cultural significance | |
| Assimilate the language and terminology of Physics and Chemistry, which would allow students to understand the main theoretical and practical paradigms of these experimental sciences. | |
| Manage operations of physical quantities, units, and conversion systems. | |
| Appreciate physics and chemistry as areas that help to preserve the environment and to improve living human conditions. | |
| Additional outcomes | |
| Not established. |
6. Units / Contents
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Unit 1: Physics and chemistry as experimental sciences
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Unit 2: Fundamental principles for teaching Physics in Primary Education
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Unit 3: Fundamental principles for teaching Chemistry in Primary Education
7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
| Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
| Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | 1.2.1.II.02 CG09 | 1.2 | 30 | Y | N | Development of lectures, with support of new technologies and participation of students through group discussions | |
| Class Attendance (practical) [ON-SITE] | Problem solving and exercises | 1.2.1.II.01 CB01 | 0.56 | 14 | Y | N | Application of the theoretical contents through practical exercises. Students and teacher will share and resolve doubts | |
| Class Attendance (practical) [ON-SITE] | Practical or hands-on activities | 1.2.1.II.01 CB01 | 0.16 | 4 | Y | N | Internship in the laboratory | |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [ON-SITE] | Problem solving and exercises | 1.2.1.II.01 CB01 | 0.24 | 6 | Y | N | Application of the theoretical contents through practical exercises based on what they have learned. | |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [ON-SITE] | Cooperative / Collaborative Learning | 1.2.1.II.01 CB01 | 0.16 | 4 | Y | N | Students' doubts will be solved either in individual or group tutoring session | |
| Final test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | CB01 | 0.08 | 2 | Y | Y | A final test will assessed the knowledge students have acquired. It is compulsory to get a minimun rate of 4 | |
| Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] | Cooperative / Collaborative Learning | 1.2.1.II.01 CB01 | 0.4 | 10 | Y | N | Students will write internship memories correponding to lab sessions | |
| Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | 1.2.1.II.01 CB01 | 0.8 | 20 | Y | N | Workgroups will search for information related to experimental sciences | |
| Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] | Cooperative / Collaborative Learning | CB01 | 0.6 | 15 | Y | N | Workgroups will bring together the theoretical contents previously explained, in order to be able to elaborate the corresponding project. | |
| Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Problem solving and exercises | 1.2.1.II.01 CB01 | 0.56 | 14 | Y | N | Application of the theoretical contents through practical exercises based on what they have learned. | |
| Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | 1.2.1.II.01 1.2.1.II.02 CB01 CG09 | 1.24 | 31 | Y | N | Organization, preparation and study of the contents taught in the classroom. | |
| Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
| Total credits of in-class work: 2.4 | Total class time hours: 60 | |||||||
| Total credits of out of class work: 3.6 | Total hours of out of class work: 90 | |||||||
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
| Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
| Assessment of active participation | 10.00% | 10.00% | Students will have to perform a theoretical group work on the contents of Unit 1. ***Plagiarism policy: See article 9 of Students Evaluation Rules. |
| Assessment of active participation | 10.00% | 10.00% | Students will have to complete a practical project related to Unit 3, as well as a compulsory presentation in class. ***Plagiarism policy: See article 9 of Students Evaluation Rules. |
| Final test | 70.00% | 70.00% | Two final tests corresponding to the part of Physics and to the part of Chemistry will be taken. These will have a maximum weight of 70%. Students must obtain a minimum rating of 4 out of 10 in each |
| Laboratory sessions | 10.00% | 10.00% | Students will do a training report on Unit 2 (separation of substances). Student attendance at the laboratory or workshop sessions will be mandatory. ***Plagiarism policy: See article 9 of Students Evaluation Rules. |
| Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).
Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
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Continuous assessment:Students must:
1. Assimilate the language and terminology of physics and chemistry. It would allow students to know the main theoretical and practical paradigms of these two experimental sciences.
2. Know the principles of physics and chemistry that are part of the syllabus of Primary Education.
3. Solve questions, exercises and problems related to the principles, laws and most important physico chemical theories related to Primary Education curriculum.
4. Know how to operate and use physical quantities, units, and conversion systems.
5. Interpret the physicochemical phenomena in the world around us so as to facilitate their future work as teachers.
In the ordinary exam session, two final tests corresponding to the part of Physics and to the part of Chemistry will be taken. Students must obtain a minimum rating of 4 out of 10 in each part. These will have a maximum weight of 70%. The remaining 30 % will correspond to the group works.
Students will get their qualification with:
70% of the mark obtained in the final exams of Physics and Chemistry. Students must obtain a minimum rating of 4 out of 10 in each.
30% of the mark obtained in an exam related to the group works and laboratory sessions. Students must take this exam just in case they do not do the corresponding group works and/or if they do not attend the laboratory sessions
For every mistake of those included in the "List of mistakes to avoid" (see Moodle), the student will miss 0.2 marks in the corresponding activity/test/presentation/exam up to a maximum of 1.6 marks (8 mistakes). If the mistake is repeated, the repetition(s) will be also penalized.
**If applicable, any modifications or adaptations needed in the teaching guides as a result of a change in the teaching or evaluation model derived from the evolution of the pandemic will be documented in a later addendum -
Non-continuous evaluation:Students will get their qualification with:
70% of the mark obtained in the final exams of Physics and Chemistry. Students must obtain a minimum rating of 4 out of 10 in each.
30% of the mark obtained in an exam related to the group works and laboratory sessions. Students must take this exam just in case they do not do the corresponding group works and/or if they do not attend the laboratory sessions
For every mistake of those included in the "List of mistakes to avoid" (see Moodle), the student will miss 0.2 marks in the corresponding activity/test/presentation/exam up to a maximum of 1.6 marks (8 mistakes). If the mistake is repeated, the repetition(s) will be also penalized.
**If applicable, any modifications or adaptations needed in the teaching guides as a result of a change in the teaching or evaluation model derived from the evolution of the pandemic will be documented in a later addendum
***Plagiarism policy: See article 9 of Students Evaluation Rules.
Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
In the extra exam session, two final tests corresponding to the part of Physics and to the part of Chemistry will be taken. Students must obtain a minimum rating of 4 out of 10 in each part. These will have a maximum weight of 70%. The remaining 30 % will correspond to the group works or to the examm related to the group works and laboratory sessions.
For every mistake of those included in the "List of mistakes to avoid" (see Moodle), the student will miss 0.2 marks in the corresponding activity/test/presentation/exam up to a maximum of 1.6 marks (8 mistakes). If the mistake is repeated, the repetition(s) will be also penalized.
Students will get their qualification with:
70% of the mark obtained in the final exams of Physics and Chemistry. Students must obtain a minimum rating of 4 out of 10 in each.
30% of the mark obtained in an exam related to the group works and laboratory sessions. Students must take this exam just in case they do not do the corresponding group works and/or if they do not attend the laboratory sessions.
**If applicable, any modifications or adaptations needed in the teaching guides as a result of a change in the teaching or evaluation model derived from the evolution of the pandemic will be documented in a later addendum
For every mistake of those included in the "List of mistakes to avoid" (see Moodle), the student will miss 0.2 marks in the corresponding activity/test/presentation/exam up to a maximum of 1.6 marks (8 mistakes). If the mistake is repeated, the repetition(s) will be also penalized.
Students will get their qualification with:
70% of the mark obtained in the final exams of Physics and Chemistry. Students must obtain a minimum rating of 4 out of 10 in each.
30% of the mark obtained in an exam related to the group works and laboratory sessions. Students must take this exam just in case they do not do the corresponding group works and/or if they do not attend the laboratory sessions.
**If applicable, any modifications or adaptations needed in the teaching guides as a result of a change in the teaching or evaluation model derived from the evolution of the pandemic will be documented in a later addendum
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
Students who opt for the second resit/retake exam will have to take an exam of the two parts of the subject (Physics and Chemistry), each of the parts will have a maximum weight of 50% of the grade, and students must obtain a minimum grade of 4 out of 10 in each.
For every mistake of those included in the "List of mistakes to avoid" (see Moodle), the student will miss 0.2 marks in the corresponding activity/test/presentation/exam up to a maximum of 1.6 marks (8 mistakes). If the mistake is repeated, the repetition(s) will be also penalized.
**If applicable, any modifications or adaptations needed in the teaching guides as a result of a change in the teaching or evaluation model derived from the evolution of the pandemic will be documented in a later addendum
For every mistake of those included in the "List of mistakes to avoid" (see Moodle), the student will miss 0.2 marks in the corresponding activity/test/presentation/exam up to a maximum of 1.6 marks (8 mistakes). If the mistake is repeated, the repetition(s) will be also penalized.
**If applicable, any modifications or adaptations needed in the teaching guides as a result of a change in the teaching or evaluation model derived from the evolution of the pandemic will be documented in a later addendum
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
| Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
|---|---|
| Hours | hours |
| Unit 1 (de 3): Physics and chemistry as experimental sciences | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 10 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 10 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 5 |
| Group 12: | |
| Initial date: 31-01-2022 | End date: 04-02-2022 |
| Group 13: | |
| Initial date: 31-01-2022 | End date: 04-02-2022 |
| Group 10: | |
| Initial date: 31-01-2022 | End date: 04-02-2022 |
| Group 11: | |
| Initial date: 31-01-2022 | End date: 04-02-2022 |
| Group 14: | |
| Initial date: 31-01-2022 | End date: 04-02-2022 |
| Group 15: | |
| Initial date: 31-01-2022 | End date: 04-02-2022 |
| Group 16: | |
| Initial date: 31-01-2022 | End date: 04-02-2022 |
| Group 17: | |
| Initial date: 31-01-2022 | End date: 04-02-2022 |
| Group 18: | |
| Initial date: 31-01-2022 | End date: 04-02-2022 |
| Group 19: | |
| Initial date: 31-01-2022 | End date: 04-02-2022 |
| Unit 2 (de 3): Fundamental principles for teaching Physics in Primary Education | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 14 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 7 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 4 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 3 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 2 |
| Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 1 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 20 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 2.5 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Problem solving and exercises] | 7 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 13 |
| Group 12: | |
| Initial date: 07-02-2022 | End date: 18-03-2022 |
| Group 13: | |
| Initial date: 07-02-2022 | End date: 18-03-2022 |
| Group 10: | |
| Initial date: 07-02-2022 | End date: 18-03-2022 |
| Group 11: | |
| Initial date: 07-02-2022 | End date: 18-03-2022 |
| Group 14: | |
| Initial date: 07-02-2022 | End date: 18-03-2022 |
| Group 15: | |
| Initial date: 07-02-2022 | End date: 18-03-2022 |
| Group 16: | |
| Initial date: 07-02-2022 | End date: 18-03-2022 |
| Group 17: | |
| Initial date: 07-02-2022 | End date: 18-03-2022 |
| Group 18: | |
| Initial date: 07-02-2022 | End date: 18-03-2022 |
| Group 19: | |
| Initial date: 07-02-2022 | End date: 18-03-2022 |
| Unit 3 (de 3): Fundamental principles for teaching Chemistry in Primary Education | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 14 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 7 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 3 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 2 |
| Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 1 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 2.5 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Problem solving and exercises] | 7 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 13 |
| Group 12: | |
| Initial date: 21-03-2022 | End date: 18-05-2022 |
| Group 13: | |
| Initial date: 21-03-2022 | End date: 18-05-2022 |
| Group 10: | |
| Initial date: 21-03-2022 | End date: 18-05-2022 |
| Group 11: | |
| Initial date: 21-03-2022 | End date: 18-05-2022 |
| Group 14: | |
| Initial date: 21-03-2022 | End date: 13-05-2022 |
| Group 15: | |
| Initial date: 21-03-2022 | End date: 18-05-2022 |
| Group 16: | |
| Initial date: 21-03-2022 | End date: 18-05-2022 |
| Group 17: | |
| Initial date: 21-03-2022 | End date: 18-05-2022 |
| Group 18: | |
| Initial date: 21-03-2022 | End date: 18-05-2022 |
| Group 19: | |
| Initial date: 21-03-2022 | End date: 18-05-2022 |
| Global activity | |
|---|---|
| Activities | hours |
10. Bibliography and Sources