Learning Through Mathematics, Science and Technology in Early Childhood Settings

• • Early mathematical thinking and learning
  • Math concepts and processes: Number and pattern, shape and measurement, chance and data
  • Storytelling and mathematics
  • Science – Earth sciences and environmental education, Space science and living things, Chemistry and Physics.
  • Technology- Historical concerns
  • Young children learning with technology
  • Technology and digital citizenship
  • Screens and Beyond
  • Early STEM

• Study resources

  • Instructional methods

    • Blog
    • Chat Rooms
    • Discussion forum/Discussion Board
    • E-Portfolios
    • Embedded Multimedia
    • Interactive Games
    • Online Quizzes/Tests
    • Online assignment submission
    • Podcasting/Lecture capture
    • Standard Media
    • Streaming Multimedia
    • Web links
    • Wikis

Equivalent subjects

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

• MAQ-ECED827
• MAQ-ECEX827
• MAQ-ECHX827-Learning Through Mathematics, Science and Technology in Early Childhood Settings

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

MAQ-ECHX600-Early Childhood Philosophy and Pedagogy , or MAQ-ECEX600, or MAQ-ECHX6000-Early Childhood Philosophy and Pedagogy

Special requirements

• OtherDetails -

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 Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.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

• Assignment 1 (50%)
• Assignment 2 (50%)