Mathematics Education (Early Childhood)

Course aim

For early childhood students to further develop their conceptual understanding of mathematics and responsive pedagogy in early childhood education through developing proficiency in assessing and planning for children’s ongoing mathematical development utilising key resources.

Course content

Students will investigate concepts and mathematical language with a particular focus on children’s mathematical thinking from preschool to the early years of primary school. Students will investigate planning for learning with the Early Years Learning Framework and the Australian Curriculum, utilising teaching practices based on play and social constructivist perspectives.

Textbook(s)

Macmillan, A 2013, Numeracy in early childhood, Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Victoria

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Tutorial	3 hours x 12 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE
Online	3 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Tutorial	3 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Tutorial	3 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Tutorial	3 hours 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

Portfolio, Presentation

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.