SPP651 : Introduction to astronomy and modern physics / Faculty of Education

The purpose of this course is to provide educators especially for primary school teacher with basic concept of astronomy and space exploration and also the basic concepts of radioactive. Major areas to be covered in Astronomy include the Universe, Exploring the Solar System, Galaxies, the Sun, the Moon, the Stars and The planets. For minor area, basic concepts of radioactivity will be discussed in the last chapter. The focus of the course will be on developing conceptual understanding, discussion and activity based learning. Students will be given an opportunity to explain, analyze, or summarize their acquired skills through self-test at the end of the chapters. Several teaching technique is emphasized for the primary teachers to be confident whenever teaching something related to astronomy and modern physic. Greater emphasis will be placed on interpretation and understanding of concepts rather than calculation.