The document discusses the themes and structure of a science education course for teaching at the junior primary/primary level. It will include lectures, readings, workshops and assignments to develop knowledge of teaching science through an integrated and inquiry-based approach. Students will complete assignments on designing a lesson plan based on students' prior knowledge and drafting a unit of work. The course emphasizes using inquiry-based pedagogy over solely transmission-based teaching, engaging students through questioning. It will address the three interrelated strands of the Australian science curriculum around scientific understanding, inquiry skills, and science's role in society.