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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

Teaching and learning with ICT in resource rich settings - ADC3704
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 24
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The ADE is an advanced qualification in the CPD (continuing professional development) pathway of the PQM (Programme Qualification Mix) in the College of Education. The primary purpose of the qualification is to provide a learning pathway enabling teachers who have completed a BEd (or an ACT), which will have focused on developing their ICT's skill, knowledge and attitude, to deepen their understanding of how to teach and integrate ICT effectively into the entire school curriculum. This qualification seeks to: - go beyond the standard or traditional way of teaching and learning through the use of OERs and various media available on the Internet and World Wide Web. - develops and consolidates in an integrated way appropriate disciplinary, practical, pedagogical and situational knowledge in using ICT and ICT integration in teaching and learning. - foster self-reflection on the teaching of content knowledge to gain a deeper understanding of teaching and integrating ICT in teaching and learning. - promote and develop the dispositions and competences to use ICT and integrate it in all school subjects. It is envisaged that students who achieve the exit level outcomes will become innovative in the field of Computer Integrated Education (CIE).
Teaching Information Technology in Further Education and Training - TMS3718
Under Graduate Degree Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to ensure that qualifying student teachers: - acquire the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes that will enable them to teach Information Technology in FET; - integrate knowledge and skills acquired from other modules in the qualification such as Instructional studies, Curriculum Development and Implementation, Assessment, Classroom management, Inclusive Education and the disciplinary knowledge in the subject to develop and enhance their teaching ability, preparing them to fulfil their roles as a classroom teacher in the varying contexts of South African classrooms; - acquire, integrate and practice their foundational, practical and reflexive competences to prepare them to facilitate the teaching and learning of Information Technology on a beginner teacher's level.
Theoretical foundations for Computer integrated Education - ADC3705
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 24
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to ensure that the student is able to demonstrate knowledge, skills and competencies in the following aspects of online learning: - Overview and current literature related to online learning and the internet - Synchronous and asynchronous communication - Collaborative learning - Social media and social networks - Learning Management Systems - Content Management Systems - Educational theories and Principles of learning online - Advantages, disadvantages and the future of learning online
Introduction to Environmental Education - IED1501
Higher Certificate Year module NQF level: 5 Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Purpose: The module explores the concept of ムenvironmentメ and a broad range of environmental issues in South Africa. It identifies why education about the environment is a critical aspect of the school curriculum and the ways in which environmental issues can be integrated into the school curriculum. Apart from providing a useful foundational basis for all prospective teachers, the module will help candidates decide whether environmental issues are something they would like to focus on in further study.
Teaching Earth and Beyond as part of Natural Science and Technology in the Intermediate Phase - ADD3701
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 24
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The focus of this module is on the development of technical pedagogical content knowledge related to Planet Earth and Beyond as part of Natural Science and Technology Education - that is a focus on how to teach and assess the school curriculum more effectively by using an appropriate range of strategies and technologies to enhance learner engagement in diverse contexts and for diverse learning needs. This focus will add value to both BEd and ACT graduates whose previous studies will have focused much more on the development of the teachers' subject content knowledge in cognate disciplinary fields.
Teaching Natural Sciences in the senior Phase - TMS3728
Certificate,Under Graduate Degree Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to ensure that qualifying student teachers: - acquire the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes that will enable them to teach Natural Sciences in the senior phase; - integrate knowledge and skills acquired from other modules in the qualification such as Instructional studies, Curriculum Development and Implementation, Assessment, Classroom management, Inclusive Education and the disciplinary knowledge in the subject to develop and enhance their teaching ability, preparing them to fulfil their roles as a classroom teacher in the varying contexts of South African classrooms; - acquire, integrate and practice their foundational, practical and reflexive competences to prepare them to facilitate the teaching and learning of Natural Sciences on a beginner teacher's level.
Natural Science and Technology for Classroom I - NST1501
Certificate Year module NQF level: 5 Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Purpose: The purpose of the module is to gain insight into content related to Sciences and Technology; stages of development; aims and objectives; the role of the teacher and Sciences and Technology activities. Furthermore, the module aims to develop student teachers theoretical knowledge related to implementing Sciences and Technology in the classroom.
Teaching Energy and Change and Technological Systems Controls as part of Natural Science and Technology in the Intermediate Phase - ADD3702
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 24
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The focus of this module is on the development of technical pedagogical content knowledge related to Planet Earth and Beyond as part of Natural Science and Technology Education - that is a focus on how to teach and assess the school curriculum more effectively by using an appropriate range of strategies and technologies to enhance learner engagement in diverse contexts and for diverse learning needs. This focus will add value to both BEd and ACT graduates whose previous studies will have focused much more on the development of the teachers' subject content knowledge in cognate disciplinary fields.
Teaching Physical Sciences in Further Education and Training - TMS3729
Under Graduate Degree Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to ensure that qualifying student teachers: - acquire the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes that will enable them to teach Physical Sciences in FET; - integrate knowledge and skills acquired from other modules in the qualification such as Instructional studies, Curriculum Development and Implementation, Assessment, Classroom management, Inclusive Education and the disciplinary knowledge in the subject to develop and enhance their teaching ability, preparing them to fulfil their roles as a classroom teacher in the varying contexts of South African classrooms; - acquire, integrate and practice their foundational, practical and reflexive competences to prepare them to facilitate the teaching and learning of Physical Sciences on a beginner teacher's level.
Natural Science and Technology for classroom II - NST1502
Under Graduate Degree Year module NQF level: 5 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: This module aims to equip prospective candidate teachers with a comprehensive understanding of the Natural Sciences curriculum within the GET school level, with a particular emphasis on the knowledge strands of life and living, planet earth and beyond, energy and change, and systems and control. It goes beyond traditional teaching approaches by exploring how knowledge and skills can be effectively integrated in the classroom, especially in the context of the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence. By the completion of this module, students will not only have a clear vision of the essential skills and knowledge needed to become successful science teachers, but also a deeper understanding of the impact and implications of technological advancements within the realm of Natural Sciences..
Teaching Life and Living and Processing as part of Natural Science and Technology in the Intermediate Phase - ADD3703
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 24
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The module focuses on the development of pedagogical content knowledge and skills related to the Knowledge Strand 'Life and Living' and `Processing" as part of the Intermediate Phase in Natural Science and Technology Education. It specifically deals with how to teach and assess the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) more effectively by using an appropriate range of strategies and technologies to enhance learner engagement in diverse contexts. This focus will add value to both Bachelors in Education (BEd) and Advanced Certificate in Teaching (ACT) graduates whose previous studies will have focused much more on the development of the teachers' subject content knowledge in cognate disciplinary fields. The module will require students to mediate their subject content knowledge with the focus on 'Life and Living'. The module is one of the core modules of the Advanced Diploma in Education in Natural Science Education.
Teaching Technology in the senior phase - TMS3733
Under Graduate Degree Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to ensure that qualifying student teachers: - acquire the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes that will enable them to teach Technology in the senior phase; - integrate knowledge and skills acquired from other modules in the qualification such as Instructional studies, Curriculum Development and Implementation, Assessment, Classroom management, Inclusive Education and the disciplinary knowledge in the subject to develop and enhance their teaching ability, preparing them to fulfil their roles as a classroom teacher in the varying contexts of South African classrooms; - acquire, integrate and practice their foundational, practical and reflexive competences to prepare them to facilitate the teaching and learning of Technology on a beginner teacher's level
Practical Science for the Classroom - PSC1501
Higher Certificate Year module NQF level: 5 Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Purpose: The module helps candidates to explore and develop their understanding of a practical approach to teaching science in the classroom involving an iterative conversation between what is meant by practical science, why such an approach is necessary and how it can be done, By the end of the module, candidates will have a clear idea of why they might want to become science teachers and what this entails.
Teaching matter and materials and structures as part of Natural Science and Technology in the Intermediate Phase - ADD3704
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 24
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The module focuses on the development of pedagogical content knowledge related to matter and materials and structures as part of Natural Science and Technology Education. It specifically deals with how to teach and assess the school curriculum more effectively by using an appropriate range of strategies to enhance learner engagement in diverse contexts and for diverse learning needs. This focus will add value to both B.Ed. and ACT graduates whose previous studies will have focused much more on the development of the teachers' subject content knowledge in cognate disciplinary fields.
Education for Sustainable Development - HED4815
Honours Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 24
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip students with knowledge of contemporary aspects that underpin the curriculum and educational developments in Education for Sustainable Development. Students will be provided with a deeper understanding of theories that are relevant to Education for Sustainable Development teaching, learning, and assessment; and profound knowledge of conceptual and procedural knowledge that underpins the design thinking and processes. This module will further equip students with skills that will enable them to solve authentic environmental problems embedded in real-life contexts, also taking indigenous contexts into consideration, to make a significant contribution to society.
Science for the Classroom 1 - SCC1501
Certificate Year module NQF level: 5 Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Purpose: The module provides prospective candidate teachers with an overview of Science, specifically the Natural sciences, and in the GET school curriculum. It identifies core concepts such as the scientific method, science process skills combined with the knowledge strand Life and Living and the knowledge strand Planet Earth and Beyond. It explores how that knowledge and skills might best be mediated in the classroom. By the end of the module, candidates will have a clear idea of some of the core skills and knowledge they would require to become science teachers.
Teaching science, society and environment in the Natural Science and Technology Intermediate Phase - ADD3705
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 24
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The module focuses on the development of pedagogical content knowledge related to Science, Environment, Technology and Society as part of the Intermediate Phase in Natural Science and Technology Education. It specifically deals with how to teach and assess the school curriculum more effectively by using an appropriate range of strategies to enhance learner engagement in diverse contexts. This focus will add value to both Bachelor In Education (Bed) and Advanced Certificate in Teaching (ACT) graduates whose previous studies will have focused much more on the development of the teachers' subject content knowledge in cognate disciplinary fields. The module will provide students with the link between science, society, technology and the environment. The module will also serve as an introduction to the Advanced Diploma in Education in Natural Science Education
Information Communication Technologies in Education - HED4816
Honours Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 24
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: This module aims to equip students with knowledge of contemporary aspects that underpin the curriculum and educational developments in Information Communication and Technologies education. Students will be provided with a deeper understanding of theories that are relevant to Information Communication Technologies in education teaching, learning, and assessment; and profound knowledge of conceptual and procedural knowledge that underpins the design thinking and processes. This module will further equip students with skills that will enable them to solve authentic technological problems embedded in real-life contexts and consider indigenous contexts to make a significant contribution to society.
Science for the Classroom 2 - SCC1502
Higher Certificate Year module NQF level: 5 Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Purpose: The module builds on the foundation as laid out by the module Science in the classroom 1 as it provides prospective candidate teachers with an overview of the role of Science in society in the school curriculum. It identifies core concepts, such as the contributions of notable scientists and Indigenous Knowledge combined with the Knowledge strand Matter and Materials and the Knowledge strand Energy and Change. It explores how the relevant Science knowledge is built and how that knowledge might best be mediated in the classroom. By the end of the module, candidates will have a clear idea of why they might want to become science teachers and what this entails.
Teaching Earth and Beyond - ADS3701
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 24
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The focus of this module is on the development of technical pedagogical content knowledge related to Planet Earth and Beyond as part of Natural Science and Technology Education - that is a focus on how to teach and assess the school curriculum more effectively by using an appropriate range of strategies and technologies to enhance learner engagement in diverse contexts and for diverse learning needs. This focus will add value to both BEd and ACT graduates whose previous studies will have focused much more on the development of the teachers' subject content knowledge in cognate disciplinary fields.
Science Education - HED4817
Honours Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 24
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip students with knowledge of contemporary aspects that underpin the curriculum and educational developments in Science education. Students will be provided with a deeper understanding of theories that are relevant to Science education teaching, learning, and assessment; and profound knowledge of conceptual and procedural knowledge that underpins the scientific investigations and processes. This module will further equip students with skills that will enable them to solve authentic scientific problems embedded in real-life contexts, also taking indigenous contexts into consideration, to make a significant contribution to society.
Technology 1 for the classroom - TEC1501
Higher Certificate Year module NQF level: 5 Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Purpose: The module provides prospective teachers with an overview of the role of Technology Education in society and in school curriculum. It identifies core concepts on which all technology education knowledge is built and explores how that knowledge might best be mediated in the classroom.
Teaching Energy and Change - ADS3702
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 24
Module presented in English
Purpose: The content related to Energy and Change in the senior phase curriculum. - Design learning programmes and units in Energy and Change. The focus will be on outlining and interpreting learning programme policy, learning programmes, work schedules and learning unit guidelines. - Designing and planning of Energy and Change lessons. - Different forms of assessment Related to Energy and Change: describing and illustrating the forms of assessment by means of practical classroom examples. - The teacher as learning mediator in Natural Science and Technology. The focus will be on the ability to teach Energy and Change using a variety of teaching methods and strategies, learning opportunities including practical work. - Handling learners with diverse learning needs in the senior phase.
Technology Education - HED4818
Honours Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 24
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to equip students with knowledge of contemporary aspects that underpin the curriculum and educational developments in Technology Education. Students will be provided with a deeper understanding of theories that are relevant to Technology Education teaching, learning, and assessment; and profound knowledge of conceptual and procedural knowledge that underpins the design thinking and processes. This module will further equip students with skills of entrepreneurship education that will enable them to solve authentic technological problems in real-life contexts, also taking indigenous contexts into consideration, to make a significant contribution to society. To equip with knowledge of research and to develop research skills in order to undertake significant research projects.
Technology 2 for the classroom - TEC1502
Higher Certificate Year module NQF level: 5 Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Purpose: The module provides prospective teachers with an overview of the role of Technology Education in society and in school curriculum. It identifies core concepts on which all technology education knowledge is built and explores how that knowledge might best be mediated in the classroom.
Teaching Life and Living - ADS3703
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 24
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The module focuses on the development of pedagogical content knowledge and skills related to the Knowledge Strands 'Life and Living' as part of the Senior Phase in Natural Science and Technology Education. It specifically deals with how to teach and assess the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) more effectively by using an appropriate range of strategies and technologies to enhance learner engagement in diverse contexts. This focus will add value to both Bachelors in Education (BEd) and Advanced Certificate in Teaching (ACT) graduates whose previous studies will have focused much more on the development of the teachers' subject content knowledge in cognate disciplinary fields. The module will require students to mediate their subject content knowledge with the focus on 'Life and Living''. The module is one of the core modules of the Advanced Diploma in Education in Natural Science Education.
Adult Teaching, Learning and Development - HED4803
Honours Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 24
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to provide students with a deep understanding of the development, learning and assessment in the theories, development and policies informing adult, community education and training. This module also provides students with skills knowledge and insight to explore a certain area of research interest In adult community, education and training. Therefore, this module introduces students to the knowledge and skills pertaining to research in the relevant adult education discipline.
Computer Integration in the classroom - CIC2601
Under Graduate Degree Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of the module is to ensure that student-teachers are equipped to make the most appropriate use of the most appropriate technology to help them to be successful in their studies through ODL and to develop the competences to work as efficiently and effectively as possible, harnessing the potential of ICT, in their work as teachers
Teaching Matter and Material - ADS3704
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 24
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The module focuses on the development of pedagogical content knowledge related to matter and materials as part of Natural Science Education. It specifically deals with how to teach and assess the school curriculum more effectively by using an appropriate range of strategies to enhance learner engagement in diverse contexts and for diverse learning needs. This focus will add value to both B.Ed. and ACT graduates whose previous studies will have focused much more on the development of the teachers' subject content knowledge in cognate disciplinary fields.
Environmental Education - EED2601
Under Graduate Degree Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to assist student teachers to consider key environmental issues (such as land degradation, water supply, industrial pollution, poverty, overpopulation and health) that will influence what and how teachers teach, and why. The module draws upon and in turn informs many of the other core modules in terms of both policy and practice. It is particularly relevant to teaching methodologies and practical teaching.
Teaching Science, Technology, Society and the Environment - ADS3705
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 24
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The module focuses on the development of pedagogical content knowledge related to Science, Environment and Society as part of the Senior Phase in Natural Science Education. It specifically deals with how to teach and assess the school curriculum more effectively by using an appropriate range of strategies to enhance learner engagement in diverse contexts. This focus will add value to both Bachelors in Education (BEd) and Advanced Certificate in Teaching (ACT) graduates whose previous studies will have focused much more on the development of the teachers' subject content knowledge in cognate disciplinary fields. The module will provide students with the link between science, society, technology and the environment. The module will also serve as an introduction to the Advanced Diploma in Education in Natural Science Education.
Natural Science and Technology for classroom III - NST2601
Under Graduate Degree Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Purpose: The module builds on the foundation as laid out by the module Science in the Classroom 1, as it provides prospective teachers with an overview of the role of science in society as it is viewed in the school curriculum. It identifies core concepts, such as the contributions of notable scientists and Indigenous Knowledge combined with the knowledge strand Matter and Materials and the knowledge strand Energy and Change. It explores how the relevant Science knowledge is built and how that knowledge might best be mediated in the classroom. By the end of the module, candidates will have a clear idea of why they might want to become science teachers and what this entails. This focus will add value to both B.Ed. and ACT graduates.
Teaching Natural Science and Technology - TMN3705
Under Graduate Degree Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to gain knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to teach Natural Science and Technology in the Intermediate Phase (Grade 4-6) of the General Education and Training Band. The purpose is also to design learning programmes for the units in Natural Science and Technology, plan lessons, assess learners and act as learning mediators to Natural Science and Technology learners
Natural Science and Technology for Classroom IV - NST2602
Under Graduate Degree Year module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Purpose: of this module provides prospective teachers with an overview of the role of Technology Education in society and in school curriculum. It identifies core concepts on which all technology education knowledge is built and explores how that knowledge might best be mediated in the classroom.
Teaching Computer Applications Technology in Further Education and Training - TMS3706
Under Graduate Degree Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to ensure that qualifying student teachers: - acquire the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes that will enable them to teach Computer Applications Technology in FET; integrate - knowledge and skills acquired from other modules in the qualification such as Instructional studies, Curriculum Development and Implementation, Assessment, Classroom management, Inclusive Education and the disciplinary knowledge in the subject to develop and enhance their teaching ability, preparing them to fulfil their roles as a classroom teacher in the varying contexts of South African classrooms; - acquire, integrate and practice their foundational, practical and reflexive competences to prepare them to facilitate the teaching and learning of Computer Applications Technology on a beginner teacher's level.
Application of ICT in Educational Leadership and Management - ADC3701
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 24
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to develop students' ICT competency skills which would enable them to face the diverse educational leadership and management needs. This module is again suitable for those students who wish to gain deeper knowledge and skills on how to efficiently and effectively engage ICTs in educational leadership and management context. The module promote and develop the dispositions and competencies of students to make use of appropriate ICT's to enhance teacher engagement in managerial tasks. The module will equip the student with the ICT skills and knowledge necessary to contribute to the creation of an environment for an effective and successful school.
Teaching Engineering Graphics and Design in Further Education and Training - TMS3710
Under Graduate Degree Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to ensure that qualifying student teachers: - acquire the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes that will enable them to teach Engineering Graphics and Design in FET; - integrate knowledge and skills acquired from other modules in the qualification such as Instructional studies, Curriculum Development and Implementation, Assessment, Classroom management, Inclusive Education and the disciplinary knowledge in the subject to develop and enhance their teaching ability, preparing them to fulfil their roles as a classroom teacher in the varying contexts of South African classrooms; - acquire, integrate and practice their foundational, practical and reflexive competences to prepare them to facilitate the teaching and learning of Engineering Graphics and Design on a beginner teacher's level
Introduction to Computer integrated Education - ADC3702
Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 24
Module presented in Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to give students an overview of the variety and uses of technology tools for management, learning and teaching in schools
Teaching Agricultural Management, Science and Technology in Further Education and Training. - TMS3711
Certificate Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to ensure that qualifying student teachers: - acquire the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes that will enable them to teach Agricultural Management, Science and Technology in FET; - integrate knowledge and skills acquired from other modules in the qualification such as Instructional studies, Curriculum Development and Implementation, Assessment, Classroom management, Inclusive Education and the disciplinary knowledge in the subject to develop and enhance their teaching ability, preparing them to fulfil their roles as a classroom teacher in the varying contexts of South African classrooms; - acquire, integrate and practice their foundational, practical and reflexive competences to prepare them to facilitate the teaching and learning of Agricultural Management, Science and Technology on a beginner teacher's level.
Teaching and learning with ICT in a resource limited settings - ADC3703
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 24
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to provide students with opportunities to gain practical experience in applying information and communication technology (ICT) knowledge and skills in a resource limited settings
Teaching Life Sciences in Further Education and Training - TMS3723
Under Graduate Degree Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to ensure that qualifying student teachers: - acquire the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes that will enable them to teach Life Sciences in FET; - integrate knowledge and skills acquired from other modules in the qualification such as Instructional studies, Curriculum Development and Implementation, Assessment, Classroom management, Inclusive Education and the disciplinary knowledge in the subject to develop and enhance their teaching ability, preparing them to fulfil their roles as a classroom teacher in the varying contexts of South African classrooms; - acquire, integrate and practice their foundational, practical and reflexive competences to prepare them to facilitate the teaching and learning of Life Sciences on a beginner teacher's level.