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Learning Through Mathematics, Science and Technology in Early Childhood Settings

Postgraduate | MAQ-ECHX8270 | 2022

Previously MAQ-ECHX827

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Explore theories of STEM learning for children 0-5 years. Examine conceptual development and how children use play to relay their experiences and make sense of the world. Study curriculum design with an emphasis on mathematics, science and technology.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
18 weeks

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Learning Through Mathematics, Science and Technology in Early Childhood Settings

About this subject

  • 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.

Entry requirements

Prior study

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

one of

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.

    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.

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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What to study next?

Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses

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