MAKING SENSE OF THEIR WORLD
EDU2MSW
2019
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.
School: School 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: EDU2ELE
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: 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)
Online, 2019, Online Study 2/4, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Leanne 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, 2019, Online Study 3/4, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Leanne 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 |