EDF5651 Developing expertise in mathematics education
Faculty of Education
EDF5651 Developing expertise in mathematics education is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2021 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5651
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5651
No unit lists EDF5651 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: EDF6401, EDF6402
Overview
This unit exposes you to a broad view of what constitutes mathematics education. You will engage with, and reflect on, a range of evidence and diversity of research findings within the field of mathematics education. This includes explorations of curricular, pedagogical, learning, assessment and technology issues within classrooms and other learning settings, across the educational levels, and within other disciplines and professional contexts. International, cultural and political dimensions of mathematics education, as well as the challenges presented with respect to equity and inclusion on mathematics learning opportunities and outcomes, will be considered. The relevance of mathematical skills (numeracy) in personal life and in the workplace to foster an ethical, sustainable and informed citizenry will be explored.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
Assessment
- Online activities (2000 words or equivalent)25%
- Critical reflection (2000 words or equivalent)25%
- Issue identification and review (4000 words or equivalent)50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate awareness of a range of issues associated with the teaching and learning of mathematics in different contexts
- 2
Review the implications that curricular, pedagogical, learning, assessment and technology issues hold for mathematics teaching and learning in relevant contexts
- 3
Appreciate that various imperatives at many levels impinge on the design, implementation and outcomes of mathematics curricula
- 4
Recognise the contexts and settings in which mathematical knowledge and skills are relevant and applicable in society
- 5
Critically evaluate evidence and research findings to inform and guide practice.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Flexible mode offers a stand-alone online offering that allows you to learn and engage in content and assessment in a supported way. It also provides a face-to-face component of 12 hours over the semester to engage you with the online learning content, which you can attend if you are able and interested.
Minimum total expected workload equals 288 hours per semester comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for flexible students:
- 12 contact hours and 24 hours equivalent of online activities over the semester or
- 36 hours equivalent of online activities over the semester*
(b.) Additional requirements (all students):
- independent study to meet the minimum required hours per semester
*International students studying in Australia are not permitted to undertake this contact hour delivery mode.
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
EDF5651 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Hazel Tan
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Hazel Tan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5651?
EDF5651 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF5651 offered?
In 2020, EDF5651 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5651?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5651 have an exam?
No. EDF5651 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EDF5651?
EDF5651 is part of Early years education, Expert teaching practice, Primary education and Secondary education.
More details
- Credit points
- 12
- Level
- 5
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Education
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.250
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 1
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20202021