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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.



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
Y42Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies)
Y41Bachelor of Education (Primary) - Bunbury
Y41Bachelor of Education (Primary)
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2012 VET: 15/03/2012