EDUC6739

K-6 Mathematics

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

In this course students explore the NSW K-6 Mathematics curriculum and the draft Australian Curriculum; strategies and resources for programming, teaching and assessing primary Mathematics; the role and value of mathematics in the broader school curriculum; the place of Mathematics in the K-12 Mathematics continuum (particularly the links between Stage 3 and 4 Mathematics); the relationship between mathematics, literacy and numeracy; and ways of differentiating curriculum to meet the diverse numeracy needs of learners. There will be a particular focus upon instructional approaches relevant to teaching the strands of the NSW Mathematics K-6 Syllabus: Data, Space, Measurement, Patterns and Algebra, Number and Working Mathematically.

Objectives Upon completion of this course, students will have the capacity to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and practices of teaching and learning K-6 Mathematics (including strategies for programming, teaching and assessing reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and representing).
2. Discuss the role and value of Mathematics in the broader school curriculum, and its place in the K-12 Mathematics continuum (particularly the links between Stage 3 and 4 Mathematics).
3. Employ the functional view of language and identify its implications for teaching and learning Mathematics.
4. Navigate the content, structure and organisation of the NSW K-6 Mathematics curriculum.
5. Differentiate curriculum to meet the diverse literacy needs of learners.
6. Utilise instructional approaches relevant to teaching the strands of the NSW Mathematics K-6 Syllabus and the draft Australian Curriculum.
Content * Principles and practices of teaching and learning K-6 Mathematics (including strategies for programming, teaching and assessing reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and representing).
* The role and value of Mathematics in the broader school curriculum, and its place in the K-12 Mathematics continuum (particularly the links between Stage 3 and 4 Mathematics).
* The content, structure and organisation of the NSW K-6 Mathematics curriculum and the draft Australian Curriculum
* Ways of differentiating curriculum to meet the diverse literacy needs of learners.
* Instructional approaches relevant to teaching the strands of the NSW Mathematics K-6 Syllabus: Data, Space, Measurement, Patterns and Algebra, Number and Working Mathematically.
Replacing Course(s) Nil
Transition Nil
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge An Undergraduate Degree or equivalent
Modes of Delivery Distance Learning : Paper Based
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Examination: Formal Examination
Other: (please specify) Series of Lessons = 50%: 2,500 words or equivalent; Planning, evaluating, and presenting a series of lessons and associated resources, using a variety of grouping strategies
Contact Hours Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 12 weeks
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 12 weeks
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for EDUC6739