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Credit points: 10.0
Coordinator: David Clarke.
Prerequisite: School Studies A, Foundations Studies in Language and Literacy and Foundation Studies in Mathematics, or approved equivalent.
Corequisite: School Experience B, School Studies B33 and School Studies B44.
Contact: A 2-hour seminar/workshop each week.
Timetable: Double semester.
Objectives:
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- demonstrate an awareness of current trends in mathematics education, teaching practice and theory;
- demonstrate developing understandings related to the teaching and learning of mathematics in primary schools; and
- prepare and use materials and activities which are appropriate for developing a child's understanding of primary school mathematics.
Content:
This subject aims to develop competency in the teaching of mathematics in the primary shcool. In particular, it focuses on the study of methods, materials and activities appropriate for developing a child's understanding of mathematical concepts and skills.
Assessment:
One major project and other assigned work totalling not more than 5,000 words. Hurdle requirement: Satisfactory completion of a negotiated contract of study, class teaching tasks and presentations.
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Education (Parkville Campus) (Volume 5 page 171)
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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