English and Mathematics

Course aim

This course prepares students to plan teach and reflect on well sequenced classroom programs in English and Mathematics in their PAR 3 setting.

Course content

Engagement with theoretical perspectives and their application to planning, pedagogy, resourcing and assessment of student learning; the development of a teaching plan to implement and critically reflect upon during practicum placement; and developing capacities for professional dialogue and reflection in relation to Mathematics and English teaching and learning.

Textbook(s)

Derewianka, B 1998, A Grammar Companion for Primary Teachers, 2011 edition, e-lit, Newtown

Van de Walle, J., Karp, K., and Bay-Williams, J. 2010, Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally, 7th edition (international edition), Pearson, USA

Derewianka, B 1990, Exploring How Texts Work, Primary English Teaching Association, Newtown

Winch, G, Ross Johnston, R, March, P, Ljungdahl, L, & Holliday, M 2006, Literacy: reading, writing and children¿s literature , 3rd edition, OUP, Melbourne

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EDUC 1063	Language and Multiliteracies
EDUC 4143	Studies in Science and Mathematics Education 2
EDUC 2046	English Language and Literacy
EDUC 2011	Professional Applications and Reflection 2 (Primary, Middle)

Not available to students who have completed EDUC 4140 Science, Mathematics and Society and Environment Curriculum Studies (previously known as Curriculum Integration).

Corequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EDUC 3048	Professional Applications and Reflection 3 (Primary, Middle)

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Workshop (Workshops for mathematics)	3 hours x 7 weeks
Workshop (Workshops for English)	3 hours x 7 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

English portfolio, English: planning and teaching documentation, Mathematics: planning for student learning - part 1 - Viva, Mathematics: planning for student learning - part 2 - evaluation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1A)
To determine the fee for this course as part of a Commonwealth Supported program, go to:
How to determine your Commonwealth Supported course fee. (Opens new window)

Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
International students and students undertaking this course as part of a postgraduate fee paying program must refer to the relevant program home page to determine the cost for undertaking this course.

Non-award enrolment
Non-award tuition fees are set by the university. To determine the cost of this course, go to:
How to determine the relevant non award tuition fee. (Opens new window)

Not all courses are available on all of the above bases, and students must check to ensure that they are permitted to enrol in a particular course.

* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.