ECE211 - Mathematical Learning in the Early Years
Unit details
| Year: | 2020 unit information |
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| Important Update: | Classes and seminars in Trimester 2/Semester 2, 2020 will be online. Physical distancing for coronavirus (COVID-19) will affect delivery of other learning experiences in this unit. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates one week prior to the start of your trimester or semester. Last updated: 2 June 2020 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online), CBD* |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Virginia Kinnear |
| Cohort rule: | Students must be enrolled in course E330 |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 3-hour seminar per week |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | 2 x cloud conferences per trimester |
Note:*CBD refers to the National Indigenous Knowledges, Education, Research and Innovation (NIKERI) Institute; Community Based Delivery
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Content
This unit supports students in building young children’s mathematical concepts and thinking by developing students’ own understanding of the concepts underpinning mathematics. Students will be introduced to relevant educational theorists such as Montessori and Vygotskii. It will explore teaching and assessment strategies for developing mathematical concepts, understanding and skills such as numbers, measurement, patterns, 2 and 3 dimensional objects, and locations. Students will participate in practical work to enable them to create engaging and effective mathematical learning environments for all children in prior-to-school settings and Foundation to Year 2. Technology skills for educators including programmable toys and robotics such as Bee-Bot with pre-school children will be investigated through playful explorations.
| These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | ||
| ULO1 | Describe and develop a pedagogical philosophy for the teaching and learning of early years mathematics | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Replicate and use some manipulatives to engage children in exploring number, measurement, algebra, shape and location | GLO5: Problem solving GLO6: Self-management |
| ULO3 | Design and create practical mathematical learning experiences appropriate for prior-to-school children and Foundation to Year 2 students | GLO5: Problem solving |
| ULO4 | Develop knowledge and skills to assess the mathematical learning outcomes of children from 0-8 years | GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO5 | Apply a particular teaching approach, such as play-based, to the mathematical learning of children between the ages of 0-8 | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
Trimester 1:| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 - | 1200 words | 30% | Week 3 |
| Assessment 2 - | 1200 words | 30% | Week 7 |
| Assessment 3 - | 1600 words | 40% | Week 11 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link ECE211
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list.
Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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