EDU2MSW
MAKING SENSE OF THEIR WORLD
EDU2MSW
2018
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 EDU2ELE
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: Eighth 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:
- Online tasks and activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Explore problem-solving and inquiry based on learning processes for children.
- Activities:
- Online tasks and activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- 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:
- Online tasks and activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Design, support and evaluate curriculum for teaching science, mathematics and technology with young children.
- Activities:
- Online tasks and activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Online, 2018, Online Study 2/4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeanne Grogan
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 22 - 31
Three 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week from week 22 to week 31 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activity Workbook (equiv. 1200 words) | 30 | 01, 04 | |
| Inquiry learning curriculum design (equiv. 1800 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Online tasks (equiv. 1200 words) | 30 | 01, 02 |
Online, 2018, Online Study 3/4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeanne Grogan
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 34 - 43
Three 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week from week 34 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activity Workbook (equiv. 1200 words) | 30 | 01, 04 | |
| Inquiry learning curriculum design (equiv. 1800 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Online tasks (equiv. 1200 words) | 30 | 01, 02 |