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Mathematics Pedagogies and Integrated Curriculum
Undergraduate | CUR-EDP443 | 2019
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Gain a deep understanding of the number and algebra strand of the curriculum. Study operations, computational choices, algebra and number patterns. Explore strategies and resources for teaching to a wide range of learners in different settings.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
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Mathematics Pedagogies and Integrated Curriculum
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- demonstrate increased personal numeracy skills in mathematical relationships, expressions, and applications of the content of the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics
- develop a personal approach for teaching mathematics based on constructivist teaching and assessment strategies that demonstrates knowledge of curriculum
- appraise strategies and resources for differentiating teaching to cater for a wide range of mathematical learners, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
- critique pedagogies for effective teaching of mathematics
- plan for teaching using a range of strategies, technologies and resources
- demonstrate ability to identify and consider the ‘big ideas’ that integrate topics within Mathematics and across the curriculum, so that links are made between Mathematics and other disciplines.
- Comparing teaching styles. Big Idea thinking. Setting up the Child Study
- Big Idea Planning. Connecting mathematics across strands. A developmental curriculum
- Effective teaching and assessment; Making effective task choices; Using evidence; Knowing the developmental nature of key concepts etc
- Making effective computational choices; Mental computation strategies; Teaching number facts
- Making effective computational choices; Understanding operations; Using written algorithms; Using calculators; Having the right mindset
- Algebra and number patterns
- Algebraic thinking - the key ideas - pattern, function, equivalence
- Catering for diversity in the mathematics classroom; Ways of differentiating mathematical instruction
- Catering for Indigenous learners of mathematics; The Cultural Competence Framework
- Teaching with games; Making appropriate choices; Modifying and extending games
- Teaching with textbooks; Modifying textbook content; Choosing appropriate texts and uses for them
- Teaching with websites and electronic resources; Issues and constraints; Choosing appropriate websites; tasks and uses for them
This subject was previously known as Pedagogies and Planning for Mathematics.
This subject focuses on the development of a range of effective pedagogies with particular emphasis on the Proficiency Strands of the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics and with consideration of integrated curriculum principles. Students will continue to develop a deep understanding of the Number and Algebra strand of the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics. Topics include effective teaching and assessment of primary mathematics, and planning, with a focus on the ‘big ideas’ of mathematics. Curriculum content focuses on understanding operations, computational choices, and algebra and number patterns. As well, there is a focus on strategies for mathematics working in a differentiated learning environment, including the use of tasks that suit a diversity of learners, with a particular focus on Indigenous learners.
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Entry requirements
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Prior study
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Equivalent subjects
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CUR-EDP440 (Not currently available)
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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