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Details for EDU419 Mathematics and Numeracy (Years K-2)

The foundations for strong mathematical knowledge are laid down in primary education. This unit and its related content are organised in number and algebra, measurement and space, and statistics and probability. The important role of working mathematically plays across all areas of mathematics and reflects the strengthened connections between the concepts. Students examine developmental teaching theories and the psychology of learning mathematics, and how to use these to foster flexible, critical and creative thinking. They will also explore learning sequence design and lesson planning that promotes student-centred teaching and learning, examine investigative activities and tools to promote problem-solving and mathematics communication, apply strategies for assessment task development and learn to effectively integrate contemporary ICT tools and strategies into their teaching. 

Quick Stats

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: EDU419
  • Credit points: 10

Subject Coordinator

Contact studentsupport@ac.edu.au for more information.

Prerequisite

Nil

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. Use curriculum, assessment and mathematical content knowledge to design learning sequences and lesson plans. 
  2. Plan lesson sequences and activities that promote problem-solving, working and communicating mathematically and that integrate knowledge of student learning, content and effective teaching strategies. 
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of diagnostic, informal and formative assessment approaches to assess student learning and the purpose of using this assessment as timely and appropriate feedback to improve student learning. 
  4. Implement a wide range of teaching strategies, tools and resources related to ICT to expand curriculum learning opportunities. 
  5. Construct a personal philosophy of teaching Mathematics. 

Subject Content

  1. Introduction to Primary Mathematics Education 
  2. Curriculum and Assessment in K-2 Mathematics 
  3. Number and Algebra 
  4. Measurement and Space 
    • Statistics and Probability
  5. Student-Centred Teaching and Learning 
  6. Promoting Problem Solving and Mathematical Communication 
  7. Developmental Teaching Theories and Psychology of Learning Mathematics 
  8. Effective Teaching Strategies for K-2 Mathematics 
  9. Integration of ICT Tools and Strategies 
  10. Assessment for Learning in Early Childhood Mathematics 
  11. Constructing a Personal Philosophy of Teaching Mathematics 
  12. Selecting relevant resources 

This course may be offered in the following formats

  • ​​Face to face on site (extensive) 
  • ​​Face to face on site (intensive) 
  • ​​E-learning (online/asynchronous) 
  • ​​E-learning (online/synchronous) 

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

  1. Critical Reflection: Forum Posts (20%)
  2. Minor Essay (30%)
  3. Integrated Unit of Work (50%)

Prescribed Text

  • Boaler, J. (2016). Mathematical mindsets: Unleashing students’ potential through creative math, inspiring messages, and innovative teaching. Jossey-Bass. 
  • Brookfield, S. D. (2017). Becoming a critically reflective teacher. Jossey-Bass.