Integrating Mathematics and Science for Young Children

Course Level Undergraduate

Year

Area/Catalogue
EDUC 4222

Course Level
Undergraduate

Offered Externally
Yes

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

Course ID
167482

Unit Value
4.5

University-wide elective course
No

Timetable/s

This class has not been
timetabled for year 2024.

Course owner
UniSA Education Futures

Future Student Enquiry Current UniSA Student Enquiry

Course aim

To deepen preservice teachers' specialised pedagogical content knowledge relevant to the teaching of early childhood mathematical education. To enhance preservice teachers' professional engagement by developing skills and understanding for leading mathematics education in a range of early childhood contexts.

Course content

Preservice teachers will critically understand the nature of specialised content knowledge for teaching mathematics. They will be challenged to develop and reflect on their own self-concept regarding mathematical capabilities. Preservice teachers will examine and critique teaching and learning approaches and interventions in a range of early childhood contexts. They will explore contemporary issues relevant to leading Mathematics education.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
MATH 1057	Mathematics for Primary Educators 1

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE
External (Online activities)	3 hours x 10 weeks
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Tutorial	3 hours x 10 weeks

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

Assessment

Presentation, Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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