Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Education (Kew Campus) (Volume 5 page 43)
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466-114 Foundation Studies

Credit points: 12.5

Coordinator: Margaret Edwards, Ruth Coulson, Rosemary Boreham.

Contact: Science: a 1-hour lecture and a 2-hour workshop each week; Mathematics: a 1-hour lecture and a 2-hour workshop each week; Literacy: a 1-hour tutorial each week.

Timetable: First semester.

Objectives:

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

• demonstrate a satisfactory level of knowledge and skills, including problem solving, in selected areas of elementary mathematics and science;
• demonstrate an understanding of the relevant principles and laws which underpin elementary mathematics;
• appreciate the need to show a positive attitude to mathematics, science and the environment;
• appreciate the integration of science and technology in society and their relevance to everyday life; and
• appreciate the importance of linguistic skills in the production of clear, accurate and effective written communication.

Content:

Introductory studies in mathematics, science and language literacy, to provide background knowledge and skills in those areas for early childhood educators.

Assessment:

Tasks and written exercises in mathematics equivalent to not more than 1,500 words (40 per cent); tasks in science equivalent to not more than 10 pages and a 2-hour test on basic physical and biological science knowledge (40 per cent); tasks and written exercises in language literacy equivalent to not more than 750 words (20 per cent) or a 1-hour test. To pass the subject, students must satisfactorily complete each of the above requirements.

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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Education (Kew Campus) (Volume 5 page 43)

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Date created:    Oct  9 1995
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