Mathematics in the Primary Classroom (Mathematics Specialisation)

EDU30066 12.5 Credit Points Hawthorn, Online

Duration

  • One Semester or equivalent

Contact hours

  • 24 hours

On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning. For Online unit delivery, learning is conducted exclusively online.

Prerequisites

 
EDU30015 Curriculum and Pedagogy for Primary: Practicum 3P
OR
EDU30003 Curriculum, Planning and Assessment for Infants: Practicum 3E
AND
EDU20002 Mathematics in Practice
AND
237.5 cps in:
BA-EDECP / BA-EDECPS (SOL) Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
OR
BA-EDUPRI / BA-EDUPRI1 (SOL) Bachelor of Education (Primary)
 

Aims and objectives

This unit prepares pre-service teachers to plan, teach and assess mathematics in the primary classroom. Mathematical concepts related to relevant National and/or State or Territory curriculum documentation will be explored, along with practical pedagogical approaches that support and extend mathematical learning. Pre-service teachers will also be introduced to the key theoretical ideas underpinning mathematics education. In addition, this unit offers a ‘Primary Specialisation’ stream, enabling students to develop additional depth of understanding in terms of expert content knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge and highly effective classroom teaching.
 
Unit Learning Outcomes 
 
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
 
1. Plan mathematics lessons and units using the structure and content of the relevant National and/or State or Territory Curriculum
2. Examine the development of mathematical concepts throughout the primary years of schooling and relate it to the development and structure of the relevant National and/or State or Territory Curriculum
3. Investigate and plan pedagogical approaches to mathematics in the primary years for diverse learners
4. Develop appropriate and inclusive methods and structures for the planning and assessment of Mathematics
5. Compare and critically evaluate the benefits and limitations of various forms of assessment in Mathematics Education including record keeping and reporting strategies
6. Develop strong links between relevant contemporary mathematics literature, mathematics pedagogical literature and their teaching practice