School: Education

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Early Childhood Mathematics 1
  • Unit Code

    ECM2260
  • Year

    2019
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Marianne KNAUS

Description

This unit introduces the basic philosophy and fundamental ideas of early mathematics learning and education for children aged birth to 8 years, with a particular emphasis on ages birth to 5 years. The focus of this unit is on the early development of the concepts, skills and language of mathematics, in relation to number, geometry and measurement. Students will explore current research and examine relevant curriculum documents.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MAE2110

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Critically analyse the role of play and other pedagogies for learning mathematical concepts and knowledge in young children.
  2. Describe the philosophy underpinning the teaching and learning of mathematics in the early years.
  3. Discuss the importance of fostering the acquisition and understanding of mathematical language by young children.
  4. Use ICT resources to create support materials for teaching mathematics.
  5. Work collaboratively to plan and assess appropriate mathematical experiences for young children.

Unit Content

  1. Acquisition of mathematical language.
  2. ICT to support teaching and learning of mathematics.
  3. Planning and assessment approaches appropriate for diverse early childhood setting.
  4. Process and content strands; with an emphasis on conceptual understanding, problem solving, number and geometry.
  5. Strategies for ensuring the development and maintenance of positive home-school partnerships in relation to childrens attitudes and their learning of mathematics.
  6. Strategies for the effective teaching of mathematics to children from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds.
  7. The National Quality Standard, The Early Years Learning Framework and other relevant documents.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 1 hour lecture13 x 1 hour lectureNot Offered
Semester 113 x 2 hour tutorial13 x 2 hour tutorialNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

May include: Lectures Tutorials Learning activities Collaborative workshop sessions Directed reading Online Video Independent study Modelling Presentations

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestOnline Test20%
AssignmentMat Session and Resource40%
ExaminationExamination40%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
TestOnline Test20%
AssignmentMat Session and Resource40%
ExaminationExamination40%

Core Reading(s)

  • Montague-Smith, C., Hansen, & Price. (2017). Mathematics in Early Years Education (4th ed.). Taylor & Francis. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1005011931

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

ECM2260|2|1

School: Education

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Early Childhood Mathematics 1
  • Unit Code

    ECM2260
  • Year

    2019
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Marianne KNAUS

Description

This unit introduces the basic philosophy and fundamental ideas of early mathematics learning and education for children aged birth to 8 years, with a particular emphasis on ages birth to 5 years. The focus of this unit is on the early development of the concepts, skills and language of mathematics, in relation to number, geometry and measurement. Students will explore current research and examine relevant curriculum documents.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MAE2110

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Critically analyse the role of play and other pedagogies for learning mathematical concepts and knowledge in young children.
  2. Describe the philosophy underpinning the teaching and learning of mathematics in the early years.
  3. Discuss the importance of fostering the acquisition and understanding of mathematical language by young children.
  4. Use ICT resources to create support materials for teaching mathematics.
  5. Work collaboratively to plan and assess appropriate mathematical experiences for young children.

Unit Content

  1. Acquisition of mathematical language.
  2. ICT to support teaching and learning of mathematics.
  3. Planning and assessment approaches appropriate for diverse early childhood setting.
  4. Process and content strands; with an emphasis on conceptual understanding, problem solving, number and geometry.
  5. Strategies for ensuring the development and maintenance of positive home-school partnerships in relation to childrens attitudes and their learning of mathematics.
  6. Strategies for the effective teaching of mathematics to children from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds.
  7. The National Quality Standard, The Early Years Learning Framework and other relevant documents.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 1 hour lecture13 x 1 hour lectureNot Offered
Semester 113 x 2 hour tutorial13 x 2 hour tutorialNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

May include: Lectures Tutorials Learning activities Collaborative workshop sessions Directed reading Online Video Independent study Modelling Presentations

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestOnline Test20%
AssignmentMat Session and Resource40%
ExaminationExamination40%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
TestOnline Test20%
AssignmentMat Session and Resource40%
ExaminationExamination40%

Core Reading(s)

  • Montague-Smith, C., Hansen, & Price. (2017). Mathematics in Early Years Education (4th ed.). Taylor & Francis. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1005011931

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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