MAKING SENSE OF THEIR WORLD

EDU2MSW

2021

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.

SchoolEducation

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorLeanne Grogan

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesOnline tasks and activities

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesEDU2ELE

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Readings

Maths and science for young children

Resource TypePrescribed

Resource RequirementN/A

AuthorRosalind Charlesworth Karen Lind

Year2015

Edition/Volume8th

PublisherWADSWORTH CENGAGE LEARNING

ISBN9781305088955

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate an understanding of science, mathematics and technology for children.
02. Explore problem-solving and inquiry based on learning processes for children.
03. Investigate how ICT is used by teachers and students to enhance learning and for concept and process representation.
04. Design, support and evaluate curriculum for teaching science, mathematics and technology with young children.

Subject options

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Start date between: and    Key dates

On-Line, 2021, Online study 2/4, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeanne Grogan

Class requirements

Scheduled Online Class Week: 22 - 31
Three 1.00 h scheduled online class per week from week 22 to week 31 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

Activity Workbook (equiv. 1200 words)

N/AOtherIndividualNo30 SILO1, SILO4

Inquiry learning curriculum design (equiv. 1800 words)

N/AOtherIndividualNo40 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Online tasks (equiv. 1200 words)

N/AOtherIndividualNo30 SILO1, SILO2