Table 1 An example of knowledge and skills required of a science teacher teaching lower primary science

Subject Matter Knowledge (MOE, 2014, p.12)

 Diversity of living things and non-living things (General characteristics and classification)

 Diversity of materials

 Cycles in plants and animals

 Cycles in matter and water

 Plant parts and function

 Digestive system

 Magnets

 Light and heat as a form of energy

Science Process Skills (MOE, 2014, p.12)

 Observing

 Using simple apparatus and equipment

 Predicting

 Generating possibilities

 Formulating hypothesis

Management Skills (MOE, 2014, p.12)

 Managing group work

 Managing seat work

 Planning for hands-on activities

 Managing online learning

Professional Competencies (MOE, 2014, p.12)

 Lesson planning

 Setting valid assessment items

 Formative assessment practices

 Commenting on students written work

 Devising meaningful homework for learning

 Designing meaningful online learning materials