UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

EDF2034 Learning about patterns, shapes and numbers through play

Faculty of Education

EDF2034 Learning about patterns, shapes and numbers through play is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education. It isn't offered in 2021. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2021
Not offered
Assessment
No exam
2 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

The 2027 handbook has no page for EDF2034. This is its 2021 entry, the latest one.

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Overview

This unit focuses on developing your understanding of what young children do to learn mathematically and build the skills of numeracy through play, games, shapes, numbers and varied resources for young learners. You will further build your conceptual frameworks for understanding children's mathematical growth. You will critically engage with current research, practice and policy in mathematics with a special focus on mathematics and play. You are introduced to pedagogical approaches that enable you to successfully support children's learning of mathematics, including a focus on the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) and the use of real or imaginary technologies as props in their play, or as tools for designing and making meaning.

Offerings in 2021

The 2021 handbook lists no offerings for EDF2034.

Assessment

  • Mathematical resource evaluation (2000 words or equivalent)
    50%
  • Written responses - case study observation (2000 words or equivalent)
    50%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Demonstrate understanding of key curriculum practice relating to learning mathematically through play, games and resources for young learners

  2. 2

    Understand children's learning of different aspects of mathematics through the innovative use of ICTs and their implications for teaching

  3. 3

    Identify and use effective pedagogical approaches to the teaching and learning of mathematics in the early years through play

  4. 4

    Implement classroom strategies using play, shapes and numbers that link mathematics to practical applications, particularly in relation to pattern, shape and number

  5. 5

    Understand the importance of and develop techniques for adopting inclusive practices in relation to the teaching and learning of mathematics.

Workload and teaching

  • Teaching approachActive learning

You can expect to undertake a minimum total workload of 144 hours per teaching period which may include:

(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:

  • on average 24 contact hours of scheduled activities which may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement

(b.) Requirements for offshore Kaplan-based students:

  • one intensive block (usually from Thursday to Sunday)
  • at least 4 hours of online study per term

(c.) Additional requirements (all students):

  • self-directed/independent study to make up the minimum required hours

For the unit teaching schedule, please visit the timetable.

You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.

Learning resources

Recommended resources

Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Penelope Kalogeropoulos
Unit Coordinators
Dr Ann Downton

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for EDF2034?

EDF2034 has no prerequisites.

When is EDF2034 offered?

EDF2034 has no offerings listed in the 2021 handbook.

How much work is EDF2034?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does EDF2034 have an exam?

No. EDF2034 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Education
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 1
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
20202021