Learning Through Mathematics, Science and Technology in Early Childhood Settings

• • A week-by-week guide to the topics in this unit will be provided in the study materials.

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

• MAQ-ECEX827 (Not currently available)
• MAQ-ECHX827-Learning Through Mathematics, Science and Technology in Early Childhood Settings (No longer available)

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

• MAQ-ECHX6000-Early Childhood Philosophy and Pedagogy
• MAQ-ECHX600-Early Childhood Philosophy and Pedagogy (No longer available)
• MAQ-ECEX600 (Not currently available)

Others

NCCW (pre-2020 units) ECED827, ECEX827, ECHX827 NCCW ECHE8270 Learning Through Mathematics, Science and Technology in Early Childhood Settings Pre-requisite ECHX600 or ECEX600 or ECHX6000 and Admission to MTeach(0-5)

Additional requirements

• Other requirements -

  Access to a digital camera, or mobile phone or tablet with camera capability. Basic computer tools such as Microsoft Word and Powerpoint.

  Note:

  Students who have an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion under Macquarie University's Academic Progression Policy are not permitted to enrol in OUA units offered by Macquarie University. Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.

This subject was previously known as ECHX827 Learning Through Mathematics, Science and Technology in Early Childhood Settings.

This subject explores theories of learning in mathematics, science and technology for young children (birth to five years). Students will examine the specialist role of play and conceptual development in a range of early childhood settings. Current issues in research and practice will be investigated through independent study. Students acquire autonomy and expert knowledge of pedagogy and content for mathematics, science and technology as they design and evaluate learning experiences for young children.

• Literature review and experience plans (50%)
• Literture and resource review (50%)

Current study term: 25 Jul 21 to 05 Nov 21

Next study term: 24 Jul 22 to 06 Nov 22