Mathematics and Science Education (R-2)

Course aim

To develop preservice teachers who are knowledgeable about how children learn mathematics and science at the junior primary level of schooling, and to equip them with the professional skills required to plan and assess effectively.

Course content

Preservice teachers will examine junior primary school children’s construction of mathematical and science understanding, processes and attitudes and how to implement the inquiry approach to science and mathematics teaching based on the Australian curriculum (Mathematics / Science). They will examine assessment strategies with an emphasis on prior knowledge, formative assessment and timely and constructive feedback. Preservice teachers will plan learning experiences for individuals, small groups and whole classes and evaluate a variety of structured and informal materials, print and digital resources suitable for all children.

Textbook(s)

MacDonald A & Rafferty J 2015, Investigating Maths, Science and Technology in Early Childhood, Oxford University Press, Australia

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Tutorial	3 hours x 12 weeks
Lecture	1 hour x 12 weeks

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

Assessment

Essay, Professional plan

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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* 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.