This unit covers the Science learning area of State and National Curriculum Yrs. 7-10. Students engage with current knowledge and understanding about the various strategies and features for developing effective teaching and assessments to engage a diverse range of students in Science. Students will incorporate appropriate use of ICT for scientific processes and to enhance learning in the discipline. Students will develop a critical understanding from a Christian perspective of the various frameworks that have driven the teaching of Science. Students will also engage in providing grading and feedback of various assessment tasks in line with proficient teaching and research so to maximise effectiveness and quality of learning in Science. Topics: + The Curriculum, its Frameworks and a Christian Perspective + Students Learning the Curriculum + Integrating Resources including ICT with the Curriculum + Techniques and Strategies + Feedback and Assessment + Data and Differentiation for Improvement + Research on Teacher Effectiveness