MATHEMATICS TEACHING METHOD
EDU4MAM
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Knowledge and skills are developed about lesson planning, units of work, literacy and numeracy across the curriculum, and assessment and reporting. The emphasis is on curriculum development in an Australian context, drawing upon the example of the Victorian Essential Learning Standards, Victorian Certificate of Education, Principles of Learning and Teaching. An overview of alternative education pathways will be provided, including VCAL & VET. Strategic advice relating to teaching this discipline is based on learning theories, including safety and legal responsibilities, application of learning technologies, audio-visual materials, and resources.
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Craig Deed
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: EDU4MAA, EDU4MAB
Special conditions: Sub-major study in Mathematics (Statistics is accepted as Mathematics provided it is taken within a Mathematics Department)
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Book of Readings | Prescribed | N/A | N/A |
| Readings | VCE Study Design for Mathematics | Prescribed | VCAA | VCAA |
| Readings | Relevant Australian and Victorian curriculum policy discipline guidelines | Recommended | VCAA & ACARA | VCAA & ACARA |
Bendigo, 2014, All Year, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Craig Deed
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1500 word (or equivalent) assignment | 30 | |
| One unit of work at VCE level | 35 | |
| One unit of work at VELS level | 35 |
Melbourne, 2014, All Year, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jacolyn Weller
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1500 word (or equivalent) assignment | 30 | |
| One unit of work at VCE level | 35 | |
| One unit of work at VELS level | 35 |