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MPE4260 | Learning to Enrich the Learning Experience of Mathematically Gifted Primary Students | ||
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION | |||
Credit Points: 15 | |||
Prerequisites: | |||
MAE2240 | Foundations of Primary Mathematics Education | ||
and | |||
MAE3260 | Teaching and Learning in Primary Mathematics | ||
or | |||
ECM2260 | Early Childhood Mathematics 1 | ||
and | |||
ECM3260 | Early Childhood Mathematics 2 | ||
or | |||
MAE2110 | Mathematics Education for Young Children (0-4 years) | ||
and | |||
MAE3110 | Mathematics Education for Young Children (5-8 years) | ||
Description: | |||
This unit gives students an opportunity to observe and to work closely with mathematically gifted children and their teachers. Students will observe an upper primary group working in a mathematics enrichment program in order to reflect upon the particular needs of children with innate mathematical expertise, and to witness excellent teaching practice. This experience will also engender discussions around mathematics as a discipline, and engage students in the preparation of authentic mathematics learning activities. Full Unit Outline | |||
This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets | |||
Y42 | Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies) | ||
Y41 | Bachelor of Education (Primary) - Bunbury | ||
Y41 | Bachelor of Education (Primary) | ||
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, Graduate Attributes 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 Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website: | |||
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity |
Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/15/2014 VET: 5/14/2014