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EDMT5691: Mathematics for the Early Years
2024 unit information
This unit of study supports students' development of the knowledge understanding of the cognitive development of infants, toddlers and young children, and in particular, the way understandings about numbers, patterns, measurement, spatial awareness and other mathematical concepts are supported in the early childhood context. Assessing mathematical learning using authentic assessment methods will be explored as a basis for planning developmentally appropriate learning opportunities, including the use of digital technologies.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Education
| Code | EDMT5691 |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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42 credit points |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate familiarity with current educational theory, research and curriculum documents related to the teaching and learning of mathematics in the early years
- LO2. explore the nature of mathematics and numeracy in relation to the development, needs and interests of young children
- LO3. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of those concepts, skills and processes of Mathematics that form the basis of learning programs for young children
- LO4. demonstrate their knowledge of a variety of learning experiences, especially regarding the role of play, that facilitate the development of mathematical ideas and language
- LO5. extend their understandings about working in partnership with families in providing mathematical experiences for their children
- LO6. assess a young child’s early mathematical thinking and plan appropriate learning experiences to develop the child’s thinking
- LO7. select resources and contexts including digital and online environments, to support children’s investigation and representation of mathematical ideas
- LO8. reflect critically upon personal beliefs, experiences, attitudes and learning style toward Mathematics and considered how these may impact on the teaching of Mathematics
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