EDF5020 Early years mathematics and numeracy
Faculty of Education
EDF5020 Early years mathematics and numeracy is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for EDF5020. This is its 2020 entry, the latest one.
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Overview
In this unit, you will explore how mathematical and numeracy concepts develop as young children experience meaningful opportunities to develop their mathematical thinking in a range of settings such as home, childcare, school, and community. You will learn to understand and develop children's thinking in mathematics from infancy through to the early years of school. You will explore key early mathematical and numeracy concepts and pedagogical strategies for enhancing children's mathematical development through play, inquiry, and problem solving. You will engage with current research, policy, and practice on early years numeracy and the enhancement of young children's mathematical reasoning. You will investigate tools, technologies, and processes for monitoring children's thinking and fostering their mathematical progress in inclusive ways. You will reflect on your own experiences and perspectives as mathematics learners to develop an awareness of how your beliefs about mathematics and numeracy influence your interactions with children. You will consider strategies for your ongoing learning and development as educators.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Synthesis of current research literature (1600 words or equivalent)40%
- Observation of young children's mathematical thinking (2400 words or equivalent)60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate advanced knowledge of relevant curriculum documentation on early years mathematics and numeracy, and an in-depth understanding of key concepts for young children in each of the mathematics strands
- 2
identify everyday learning experiences in a range of settings that foster young children's mathematical thinking and reasoning
- 3
reflect critically on your experiences, perspectives, and beliefs about mathematics and numeracy and demonstrate an awareness of your ongoing professional development needs in mathematics and numeracy teaching and learning
- 4
synthesise findings and information in the research literature about how young children become numerate and strategies for promoting their ability to think mathematically
- 5
demonstrate the capacity to use tools, technologies, and processes for monitoring children's thinking and fostering their mathematical progress.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
- equivalent to 24 hours engagement in online, face-to-face or blended platforms
(b.) Additional requirements (all students)
- independent study to make up the minimum required hours per semester
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. Additionally, you may also engage with practical classes in a classroom laboratory setting.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
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Where it fits
EDF5020 is part of 1 area of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Jennifer Hall
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Jennifer Hall
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5020?
EDF5020 has no prerequisites.
When is EDF5020 offered?
In 2020, EDF5020 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5020?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5020 have an exam?
No. EDF5020 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EDF5020?
EDF5020 is part of Early years education.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 5
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Education
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 1
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 2020