EDF5045 Science, technology, engineering and mathematics in early childhood educational contexts
Faculty of Education
EDF5045 Science, technology, engineering and mathematics in early childhood educational contexts is a 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education. It isn't offered in 2022. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5045
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5045
No unit lists EDF5045 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite
- Must be enrolled in Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education
Overview
In this unit, you will critically analyse, evaluate and transform your understandings of how Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematical (STEM) concepts develop as young children experience meaningful opportunities to develop their STEM thinking in a range of settings (home, childcare and community). You will apply key STEM concepts and pedagogical strategies for enhancing children’s learning through play, creative inquiry, problem solving and consider the application of Aboriginal and Torre Strait Islander approaches to STEM early childhood education from birth to five. By engaging with current research, policy debates, and practice in early childhood STEM, you will select and apply methods for planning rich educational experiences. You will investigate tools, technologies, and processes for monitoring children’s learning and development in inclusive ways, and will reflect on your own experiences and perspectives as a STEM leader by generating deep awareness of how your beliefs about STEM influence your practice. In this unit, research and practice are brought together, and you will demonstrate autonomy and adaptability to critically develop expertise to lead the integration of STEM education suited to your local contexts and early childhood settings.
Offerings in 2022
The 2022 handbook lists no offerings for EDF5045.
Assessment
- Case study (2000 words or equivalent)50%
- STEM portfolio (2000 words or equivalent)50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate advanced knowledge of scientific, technological, engineering and mathematical (STEM) approaches
- 2
critically evaluate cultural and diverse world views about STEM education with a focus on sustainability and emerging technologies
- 3
apply knowledge and skills of contemporary research regarding the transdisciplinary nature of embedding STEM education into early childhood contexts
- 4
critically analyse STEM practices to lead, adapt, respond and support children’s learning of STEM
- 5
demonstrate through critical reflection the capacity to evaluate tools, technologies, and processes for monitoring children's learning within STEM education
- 6
interpret and communicate STEM learning and leadership knowledge in response to current policy debates and challenges.
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 online learning engagement of which 12 hours will be delivered synchronously and 12 hours will be delivered asynchronously and which may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and activities
- 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 learning.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
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Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5045?
EDF5045 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF5045 offered?
EDF5045 has no offerings listed in the 2022 handbook.
How much work is EDF5045?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5045 have an exam?
No. EDF5045 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.