MAKING SENSE OF THEIR WORLD

EDU2MSW

2014

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 will learn about the core principles in mathematics, science and technology and how these can be introduced to children in meaningful and engaging ways.

Faculty: Faculty of Education

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Leanne Grogan

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

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-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource Type	Title	Resource Requirement	Author and Year	Publisher
Readings	Maths and science for young children: Seventh Edition	Prescribed	Rosalind Charlesworth Karen Lind	WADSWORTH CENGAGE LEARNING

Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Leanne 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	%
Online tasks - six		30
Curriculum resource		30
Inquiry based project (equiv. 1,500 - 1,800 words)		40

Bendigo, 2014, Week 22-34, Online