edu2msw making sense of their world
MAKING SENSE OF THEIR WORLD
EDU2MSW
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students examine how young children can develop their understandings and skills in mathematics, science and technology. Students will learn to promote problem-solving and inquiry as a basis for learning. Students learn about the core principles in mathematics, science and technology and how these can be introduced to children in meaningful and engaging ways.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLeanne Grogan
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in course EBECE Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, EBEL Bachelor of Early Learning, or requires Coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Maths and science for young children: Eigth Edition | Prescribed | Rosalind Charlesworth Karen Lind | WADSWORTH CENGAGE LEARNING |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate an understanding of science, mathematics and technology for children.
- Activities:
- TBE
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Explore problem-solving and inquiry based on learning processes for children.
- Activities:
- TBE
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Investigate how ICT is used by teachers and students to enhance learning and for concept and process representation.
- Activities:
- TBE
04. Design, support and evaluate curriculum for teaching science, mathematics and technology with young children.
- Activities:
- TBE
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeanne Grogan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus one hour of online learning per week"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum resource (equiv. 1200 words) | 30 | 01, 04 | |
| Inquiry learning curriculum design (equiv. 1800 words) | Includes Graduate Capabilities: Literacies and communication Skills (Quantitative Literacy) Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical thinking, Creative problem solving and Inquiry/Research. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Online tasks (equiv. 1200 words) | 30 | 01, 02 |
Online, 2016, Week 22-35, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeanne Grogan
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
Three 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum resource (equiv. 1200 words) | 30 | 01, 04 | |
| Inquiry learning curriculum design (equiv. 1800 words) | Includes Graduate Capabilities: Literacies and communication Skills (Quantitative Literacy) Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical thinking, Creative problem solving and Inquiry/Research. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Online tasks (equiv. 1200 words) | 30 | 01, 02 |