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 2023 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 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
Prerequisites
- Enrolment in D3001 BEd(Hons), D3002 to D3007 BEd(Hons)(Secondary doubles), D6001 MTeach
- 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 2023
| 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
demonstrate a sound understanding of effective pedagogical practices and issues in the teaching of mathematics as a subject discipline in secondary schools in Australia and internationally
- 2
transform mathematical concepts and proficiencies into classroom learning activities for junior secondary students
- 3
use creative and critical thinking to plan and design mathematics lessons and units of work that are suitable for the diverse social and cultural backgrounds and experiences of junior secondary students
- 4
demonstrate an understanding of the learning trajectory for mathematical concepts and proficiencies and the variety of assessment strategies for use in mathematics classrooms
- 5
become sensitised to the real world of the learners in your classroom and demonstrate an appreciation for providing learning experiences that are meaningful to your students
- 6
demonstrate, through experience, collaboration and personal inquiry of learning and teaching strategies, a reflective approach to teaching mathematics.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures8 hours
- Tutorials16 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study.
Usually, you can expect to engage with:
• 24 hours* of scheduled learning delivered on campus via weekly/regular directed learning activities; and
• the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study
Scheduled learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
*Subject to variation due to professional experience requirements
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 2023, 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.