edu5mte methods of teaching (early)
METHODS OF TEACHING (EARLY YEARS)
EDU5MTE
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, the key aspects of the Australian Curriculum as these relate to the Early Years of Schooling (Years F/K/P - 4) are addressed. Other key aspects, such as play-based curriculum, Early Years Curriculum and state-based curricula are addressed as appropriate. Students focus on the structure, content and strategies for learning and teaching young people who are at a stage of schooling where they build foundational skills and knowledge. Students develop an understanding of the content and approaches in teaching within and across each of the disciplines, with a focus on developing literacy and numeracy. Interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary perspectives provide a context to allow students to explore pedagogical strategies to enhance students' learning and well-being during this stage of schooling. Cross curriculum planning and use of ICT, are also addressed.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSally Knipe
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects EDU4MTE
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Teaching Mathematics: Foundations to Middle Years | Recommended | Siemon, D., Beswick, K., Brady, K., Clark, J., Faragher, R., and Waren, E. 2011 | SOUTH MELBOURNE: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
Readings | Learning for Teaching: Teaching for Learning | Recommended | Whitton, D., Barker, K., Nosworthy, M., Sinclair, C., Nanlohy, P. (2nd ed., 2010) | SOUTH MELBOURNE: CENGAGE LEARNING AUSTRALIA |
Readings | Teaching: Making a Difference | Recommended | Churchill, R., Furguson, P., Godinho, S., Johnson, N., Keddie, A., Letts, W., Mackay, J., McGill, M., Moss, J. and Nagel, M. (2nd ed., 2012) | MILTON: WILEY |
Readings | Effective Teaching Strategies: Lessons from research and practice | Recommended | Killen, R. (6th ed., 2013) | SOUTH MELBOURNE: CENGAGE LEARNING AUSTRALIA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically evaluate Literacy and Numeracy programs in the Early Years of Schooling
- Activities:
- Face to Face lectures in literacy and numeracy in the Early Years. Online module tasks in Literacy and Numeracy in the Early Years. Assessment tasks for module engagement.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Understand the social, emotional and physical development of Early Years students and the implications for teaching practice
- Activities:
- Online module tasks. Assessment tasks for module engagement.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Create a sequential teaching program that shows the development of curriculum and assessment over time
- Activities:
- Face to Face lectures in curriculum planning in the Early Years. Online module tasks. Assessment tasks for planning.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Examine a range of teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches in the Early years
- Activities:
- Online module tasks. Assessment tasks for module engagement. Face to Face lectures during Intensive
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Analyse and evaluate stages of writing in the Early years.
- Activities:
- Online module tasks. Assessment tasks for Analysis of writing. Face to Face lectures during Intensive
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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