Mathematics and Science Education 2 (R-6)

Course aim

To develop pre-service teachers who are confident and competent to plan, assess and teach science and mathematics across the primary years of schooling building a strong disciplinary approach towards incorporating connected, interdisciplinary, differientiated curriculum.

Course content

Preservice teachers will examine research informed teaching approaches that support school students’ learning of science and mathematics. Preservice teachers will develop science and mathematics units of work and explore integration. The units will also incorporate the use of digital technologies and cater for individual needs based on the Australian Curriculum for Mathematics and Science including the general capabilities. Preservice teachers will critique assessment strategies, with an emphasis on summative assessment.

Textbook(s)

Reys R, Lindquist M, Lambdin D, Smith N, Rogers A, Bennett S, Ewing B, Robson K & Cooke A 2016, Helping children learn mathematics in Australia, 2nd edition, John Wiley & Sons, Australia

Skamp, K 2015, Teaching primary science constructively, 5th edition, Cengage Learning Australia Pty. Ltd, Australia

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EDUC 5289	Mathematics and Science Education 1

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Tutorial	4 hours x 10 days
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Tutorial	4 hours x 10 days
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE (INTENSIVE)
Online (Online activities)	4 hours x 10 days

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
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