EDF5161 Mathematics education in the secondary years A
Faculty of Education
EDF5161 Mathematics education in the secondary years A is a level 5, 6-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- 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 EDF5161
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5161
1 unit list EDF5161 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: EDF4877
Corequisite: Enrolment in D3001 BEd(Hons), D3002 to D3009 BEd(Hons)(Secondary doubles), D6001 MTeach
Prerequisite: Minor in mathematics or statistics (provided it is taken within a mathematics department)
Overview
This unit with EDF5162 (Mathematics education in the secondary years B) explores the teaching and learning of mathematics in secondary schools. The units introduce you to the language, methods and major ideas useful in mathematics teaching, and focus on content, pedagogy and the interrelationships between them. You will be provided with opportunities to develop your subject matter, knowledge and skills relevant to teaching in secondary schools and refine your attitudes through reflecting on new and past experiences. The units prepare you to teach mathematics and consider the philosophy and evidence-based research that underpins your teaching. You will be encouraged to develop an understanding of the subject discipline's place within secondary schools, at both junior level (Years 7 to 10) in this unit and senior levels (Years 11 to 12) in EDF5162. Together, the units emphasise a view of learning about teaching as an ongoing, collaborative inquiry that is developed through critical reflection and research on experience.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Personal reflection and curriculum analysis (2000 words or equivalent)50%
- Investigative task (2000 words or equivalent)50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
acquire a sound understanding of key theoretical and pedagogical perspectives and issues in the teaching of mathematics as a subject discipline in secondary schools in Australia and internationally
- 2
translate conceptual ideas and processes about mathematics into classroom learning activities for students
- 3
plan and design lessons and units of work that may be suitable for the diverse social and cultural backgrounds and experiences of students
- 4
develop an understanding of a constructivist perspective on learning and its implications, and a variety of assessment techniques available, for use in mathematics education classrooms
- 5
become sensitised to the real world of the learners in your classroom and develop an appreciation for providing learning experiences that are meaningful to students
- 6
develop, through experience and personal inquiry of a variety of learning and teaching strategies, a personal approach to teaching 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:
- 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.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Colleen Vale
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Colleen Vale
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5161?
EDF5161 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after EDF5161?
EDF5161 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including EDF5162.
When is EDF5161 offered?
In 2021, EDF5161 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5161?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5161 have an exam?
No. EDF5161 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.