Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

Teaching and Learning the Experimental Sciences 1

Teaching and Learning the Experimental Sciences 1
3
10602
2
First semester
OB
Main language of instruction: Catalan

Other languages of instruction: Spanish

Teaching staff


Afternoon Group: Tuesdays 18:30h to 19:20h by appointment.

Morning Group: Tuesdays from  10:00 am to 10:30 am by appointment.

Introduction

This subject for prospective teachers of primary school aims to provide an overview of the fundamental contents of the experimental sciences, which will serve as a basis to achieve the maximum utilization of the e. and a. experimental sciences II and III that will be taught in the course. At the same time, through the different theoretical and practical sessions on the subject, will work the specific competences of the experimental sciences, the cross-disciplinary skills and general skills that are listed below.

Pre-course requirements

It is recommended but not essential, to review the general knowledge about the experimental sciences have been able to receive during secondary education.

Objectives

3.1. Knowing what content should be worked with school children from the stage of primary education according to the current legislation (Royal Decree 126/2014, BOE; Decree 175/2022, DOGC).


3.2. Acquiring the basic knowledge about the experimental sciences necessary to tackle with sufficient solvency of the teaching and learning of subjects in experimental sciences II and III, in which in addition to expand knowledge, there will be special emphasis on the "form" in which this knowledge will be transmitted.

Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme

  • CEM-25 - To understand the basic principles and fundamental laws of the experimental sciences (physics, chemistry, biology and geology).
  • CEM-26 - To be familiar with the school curriculum for these sciences.
  • CEM-27 - To consider and resolve problems associated with science in daily life.
  • CEM-28 - To value the sciences as a cultural item.
  • CEM-29 - To recognize the mutual influences of science, society and technological development, as well as pertinent citizen behaviour, in attaining a sustainable future.
  • CEM-30 - To develop and evaluate curriculum content through appropriate teaching resources, and to promote the acquisition of basic skills by pupils.
  • CET-2 - Pedagogical responsibility: to have the knowledge and teaching skills required to create a safe learning environment for both classes and groups, but also for individual students, in order that children can become responsible, independent adults.
  • CET-4 - Expertise in the subject taught and teaching methodologies: to have the required knowledge in the subject taught and to know which teaching methods should be applied to create a good learning environment where students can acquire the cultural baggage they need to live in society. and to do so in an up-to-date, professional and systematic manner.
  • CG-02 - To communicate clearly and correctly in the language of instruction (Catalan and Spanish), orally and in writing, in accordance with level C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR).

Learning outcomes of the subject

5.1. Understands the basic principles and fundamental laws of the experimental sciences (physics, chemistry, biology and Earth sciences).
5.2. Knows de curriculum of these sciences. 
5.3. Raises and solves problems associated with sciences in daily life. 
5.4. Recognizes the influence between science and society and technological development, as well as the behaviour of citizens, to ensure a sustainable future.
5.5. Carries out research work. Looking for sources, quotes authors.
5.6. Learns experimental sciences from real situations.

Syllabus

Afternoon Group - Ariadna Bonet

Main environmental problems. Ethical solutions to the environmental crisis: International Summits on Sustainable Development. Concept of Sustainable Development. The ecological footprint, an indicator of the degree of sustainability.

Levels of organization and basics. Basic concepts of physics: mass, volume, density, etc. The states of matter. Mixtures and solutions.

Distribution of water in the earth. Water cycle. Currents and waves. Rivers and aquifers. Main environmental problems related to water (pollution of the sea, rivers, aquifers and drought) and its link with social and economic aspects. Consequences and possible solutions to mitigate them.

Layers of the atmosphere. Atmospheric weather and climate. Climatic factors. Meteorology. Main atmospheric environmental problems and their link with social and economic aspects (climate change and air pollution); possible solutions to mitigate them

 

Mornings Group - Ainhoa Fernández 

Methods of experimental sciences. Limitations and contributions of science. 

Natural systems. The Earth as a system. Living beings and the ecosystems. Homeostasis.

Charateristics of life. Functions of the living beings. Adaptation and evolution of life. 

Levels of organization of matter: from the Univers to the atoms. 

Bibliography and resources

9.1. Basic bibliography

CAÑAL P. (Coord);Mellado;  Gutiérrez; Jaén;  Luna;  Hernández;  Perales;  Ojeda;  De Pro; Cano. (2011). Biología y Geología. Investigación, innovación y buenas prácticas. Ministerio de Educación. Graó. Vol III. Primera edició.

CURTIS, H.Barnes, Scnek, Massarini. (2008). Biologia. Editorial Médica Panamericana (7ª edición en español). Buenos Aires.

GENERALITAT DE CATALUNYA. Departament d’Ensenyament (2015): Curriculum Educació Primària.

NIEVES, JM. (2006). Hablemos de ciencia. EDAF.

 

9.2. Bibliography of extension

AYLLÓN, J.R. i RICO, O (2012). La pel·lícula de la vida. Casals. Barcelona,

CODINA, E. (2008). Fem contes de ciència. Barcelona. Fundació la Caixa

FISHER, L. (2004). Cómo mejorar una galleta. La ciencia en la vida cotidiana. Mondadori.

FOLCH, R., FRANQUESA, T. & CAMARASA, J.M. (1984). Vegetació. Història Natural dels Països Catalans. vol 7. Ed. Enciclopèdia Catalana. Barcelona.

MARCO, B. (1992) Historia de la ciencia. Los científicos y sus descubrimientos. Madrid. Narcea-MEC.

MARGULIS, Lynn; SAGAN, D. (1996). ¿Qué es la vida? Tusquets Editores