Learning Through Mathematics, Science and Technology in Early Childhood Settings

About this subject

• What you'll learn

  On successful completion of this subject, you will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the major theoretical developments in early childhood mathematics, science and technology education.

   2. Examine the role of play in children's mathematics, science and technology in early learning settings.

  3. Evaluate a number of mathematics, science and technology resources

  4. Engage in the multi-faceted task of early childhood curriculum design with an emphasis on mathematics, science and technology.

  5. Locate and synthesise a wide range of contemporary research literature relating to mathematics, science and technology in early learning.

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• Description

• Assessments

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• About Macquarie University

Entry requirements

Prior study

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

one of

• MAQ-ECHX600 (Not currently available)

• MAQ-ECEX600 (Not currently available)

• MAQ-ECHX6000-Early Childhood Philosophy and Pedagogy (no longer available)

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 (Not currently available)

Others

NCCW (pre-2020 units) ECED827, ECEX827, ECHX827
NCCW ECHE8270 Learning Through Mathematics, Science and Technology in Early Childhood Settings

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.

  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 Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL

This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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