Postgraduate CUR-MTEC506-2018

Numeracy for Birth to 4 Year-Olds

Assess the best ways to introduce numerical concepts to the very young. Consider the variety of learning environments that children find themselves in, such as the home, care settings and the community. Learn to work in tandem with family members.

Duration

13 weeks

Student rating

N/A

Study method

100% online

Available loans

FEE-HELP
HECS-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

25 Feb 2019

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

incorporate collaborative practices to plan, observe and evaluate children’s learning related to mathematical language and concepts
select content and resources, including multimedia, appropriate to children’s mathematical needs and ability
establish challenging mathematical learning goals for children birth to four years
analyse appropriate resources to develop mathematical understanding of children age birth to two years.

Topics covered

- Introduction to early mathematics curriculum i.e. Early Years Learning Framework, First Steps web based resources
- Theory of learning, play based pedagogies
- Language development in mathematics
- Number & Algebra; pattern development
- Spatial awareness and shape in Geometry
- Measurement
- Probability and statistics
- Risk taking and problem solving; challenging children's thinking
- Intentional teaching; integrating mathematical learning in daily life
- ICT in learning and teaching mathematics
- Working collaboratively with others including families to develop children's mathematical understanding
- Reflection
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Chat Rooms
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - Embedded Multimedia
  - Online assignment submission
  - Standard Media
  - Web links
- Online materials
  - Online Assessment
  - Resources and Links

Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core

CUR-MTE-MAS-2018

Special requirements

OtherDetails -
Access to Microsoft Office or a unit approved alternative, Access to video creation and editing software

Description

This subject is designed to develop an understanding of mathematics in daily life for children aged birth to four years. There is a focus on the ways young children develop early mathematical concepts in a variety of learning contexts including home, community, early education, care and school settings. The subject will develop educator knowledge of mathematical content that facilitates the assessment of children’s understanding.

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Assessments

Presentation (50%)
Report (50%)

Textbooks

Current study term (25 Feb 19 to 26 May 19)

Click on the titles of the listed books below to find out more:

Numeracy In Early Childhood: Shared Contexts For Teaching

Macmillan, Agnes

Required

Mathematics in Early Years Education

Ann Montague-Smith et al

Required

Related degrees

postgraduate CUR-MTE-MAS-2018

Master of Teaching Early Childhood Education