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, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2021 entry.
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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 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus |
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
Demonstrate understanding of key curriculum practice relating to learning mathematically through play, games and resources for young learners
- 2
Understand children's learning of different aspects of mathematics through the innovative use of ICTs and their implications for teaching
- 3
Identify and use effective pedagogical approaches to the teaching and learning of mathematics in the early years through play
- 4
Implement classroom strategies using play, shapes and numbers that link mathematics to practical applications, particularly in relation to pattern, shape and number
- 5
Understand the importance of and develop techniques for adopting inclusive practices in relation to the teaching and learning of mathematics.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester/term comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
- 2 hours per week
(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):
- independent study to make up the minimum required hours per week
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
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Ann Downton
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Penelope Kalogeropoulos
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF2034?
EDF2034 has no prerequisites.
When is EDF2034 offered?
In 2020, EDF2034 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula.
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