EDF4078 Leading mathematics learning
Faculty of Education
EDF4078 Leading mathematics learning is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education. It isn't offered in 2021. It needs EDF2066, EDF3067 and EDF4075.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF4078
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After EDF4078
No unit lists EDF4078 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in one of:
D3001 Bachelor of Education (Hons)
D3002 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Arts
D3004 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Music
D3005 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Science
D3006 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Fine Art
D3007 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Business
Overview
This unit develops your leadership capacity through developing both knowledge of current research in a range of areas relevant to mathematics education and effective principles for facilitating collaborative planning and professional learning in a school context. The unit will encourage you to learn about research on different mindsets and to explore individual and community strategies for promoting children's motivation to learn mathematics. Issues and resources related to being in a mathematics education leadership role in schools (specialist, coach, coordinator, leading teacher etc.) will be explored. This unit will also build on learning from previous units to support ongoing development of mathematical knowledge for teaching and in-depth understanding of curriculum content and structure.
Offerings in 2021
The 2021 handbook lists no offerings for EDF4078.
Assessment
- Preparing a professional reading for teachers (2000 words or equivalent)50%
- Creating a professional learning session for teachers (2000 words or equivalent)50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
review and critique perspectives on effective mathematics teaching and learning in research and professional literature, policies, and commentary
- 2
examine strategies for engaging students, parents, and teachers in a school community
- 3
explore approaches for facilitating and leading collaborative school-based professional learning
- 4
explore current issues in mathematics education (such as differentiation and assessment) and evidence-based strategies that address these.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
You can expect to undertake a minimum total workload of 144 hours per teaching period which may include:
- on average 24 contact hours of scheduled activities which may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement; and
- 120 hours of 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.
Where it fits
EDF4078 is part of 5 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
- EARLYPRI01Mathematics and numeracyEarly childhood and primary educationNo reviews yet
- PRISEC01Mathematics and numeracyPrimary and secondary educationNo reviews yet
- PRISECHP01Primary mathematics and numeracy sequencePrimary and secondary health and physical educationNo reviews yet
- PRISECIE01Primary Mathematics and numeracy sequencePrimary and secondary inclusive educationNo reviews yet
- PRIMARY01Mathematics and numeracyPrimary educationNo reviews yet
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF4078?
You need EDF2066, EDF3067 and EDF4075 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is EDF4078 offered?
EDF4078 has no offerings listed in the 2021 handbook.
How much work is EDF4078?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF4078 have an exam?
No. EDF4078 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EDF4078?
EDF4078 is part of Early childhood and primary education; Primary and secondary education; Primary and secondary health and physical education; Primary and secondary inclusive education; and Primary education.