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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

  • Unit Code

    ECM4101

  • Year

    2017

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    10

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Marianne KNAUS

Description

This unit is available on-campus. It introduces pre-service teachers to the basic philosophy and fundamental ideas of early mathematics education for all children. In this unit, the focus is on the early development of concepts and skills of mathematics. The role of the educator in the development of positive attitudes to mathematics will be emphasised. Pedagogical practices for the effective learning of mathematics will be addressed.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Articulate the philosophy underpinning the teaching and learning of mathematics to all children in the early years of schooling.
  2. Describe a range of appropriate mathematical content for young children 3 - 8.
  3. Discuss the role of the educator and the family in fostering the acquisition and understanding of mathematical language by young children.
  4. Identify and explain effective classroom strategies for a material-based approach to the teaching and learning of mathematics.
  5. Interpret and apply knowledge of relevant curriculum documents.
  6. Plan, implement and evaluate meaningful learning experiences focusing on the development of language, concepts, skills and positive attitudes related to all aspects of mathematics.

Unit Content

  1. Appropriate mathematical concepts, skills and language for young children.
  2. Appropriate strategies for developing and evaluating mathematical learning experiences in the early years.
  3. Current research in early childhood mathematics education.
  4. Relevant curriculum documents.
  5. The identification and appropriate use of resources in early childhood mathematics education.
  6. The organisation and management of mathematical environments.

Additional Learning Experience Information

This may include participation in lectures, tutorials, workshop sessions, Blackboard, practical hands-on learning, directed reading, learning activities or independent study.

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
AssignmentPlanning Mathematical Experiences60%
ExaminationExamination (on-campus only)40%

Core Reading(s)

  • Reys, R. E., Lindquist, M., Lindquist, M. M., Lambdin, D. V., & Smith, N. L. (2017). Helping children learn mathematics (2nd Australian ed.). (pp. 1–674). John Wiley & Sons.
  • Knaus, M. (2014). Maths is all around you: Developing mathematical concepts in the early years. Albert Park, Australia: Teaching Solutions.

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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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

  • Unit Code

    ECM4101

  • Year

    2017

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    10

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Marianne KNAUS

Description

This unit is available on-campus. It introduces pre-service teachers to the basic philosophy and fundamental ideas of early mathematics education for all children. In this unit, the focus is on the early development of concepts and skills of mathematics. The role of the educator in the development of positive attitudes to mathematics will be emphasised. Pedagogical practices for the effective learning of mathematics will be addressed.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Articulate the philosophy underpinning the teaching and learning of mathematics to all children in the early years of schooling.
  2. Describe a range of appropriate mathematical content for young children 3 - 8.
  3. Discuss the role of the educator and the family in fostering the acquisition and understanding of mathematical language by young children.
  4. Identify and explain effective classroom strategies for a material-based approach to the teaching and learning of mathematics.
  5. Interpret and apply knowledge of relevant curriculum documents.
  6. Plan, implement and evaluate meaningful learning experiences focusing on the development of language, concepts, skills and positive attitudes related to all aspects of mathematics.

Unit Content

  1. Appropriate mathematical concepts, skills and language for young children.
  2. Appropriate strategies for developing and evaluating mathematical learning experiences in the early years.
  3. Current research in early childhood mathematics education.
  4. Relevant curriculum documents.
  5. The identification and appropriate use of resources in early childhood mathematics education.
  6. The organisation and management of mathematical environments.

Additional Learning Experience Information

This may include participation in lectures, tutorials, workshop sessions, Blackboard, practical hands-on learning, directed reading, learning activities or independent study.

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
AssignmentPlanning Mathematical Experiences60%
ExaminationExamination (on-campus only)40%

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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