EDF5786 Fostering and leading improvement in mathematics teaching
Faculty of Education
EDF5786 Fostering and leading improvement in mathematics teaching is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2022 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2024 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5786
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5786
1 unit list EDF5786 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in Master of Education in Mathematics Leadership
Overview
In this unit you will engage with, and reflect on a wide range of evidence from research findings within the field of mathematics education to determine the features of highly effective pedagogies in mathematics that are relevant for 21st century learners. A second focus for the unit is examining evidence-based approaches and models for improving mathematics teaching, and considering the implications of this research for your own leadership of mathematics teaching improvement cycles. This will include approaches and models for leading cultural shifts in mathematics teaching and learning, and facilitating improvement in mathematical engagement for all. This includes the processes for gathering evidence about mathematics and numeracy teaching and student learning, the processes for analysing such evidence and the techniques of preparing reports that can serve as an initiator of improvement.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
Assessment
- Literature and scholarship review (4000 words or equivalent)50%
- Teaching sprint design (4000 words or equivalent)50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
critique the research literature to identify the features of highly effective pedagogies in mathematics that are relevant for 21st century learners
- 2
examine evidence-based strategies for effective leadership of primary mathematics teachers
- 3
critically evaluate research and commentary on approaches and models for leading cultural shifts in mathematics teaching and learning
- 4
facilitate improvements in mathematical engagement following a review of approaches to the teaching and learning of mathematics across the school
- 5
develop an appropriate strategy, supported by relevant research and academic literature, for leading cultural shifts in mathematics teaching and learning, and facilitating improvement in mathematical engagement.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
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
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Where it fits
EDF5786 is part of 1 area of study in the 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Ann Gervasoni
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Ann Gervasoni
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5786?
EDF5786 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after EDF5786?
EDF5786 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including EDF5787.
When is EDF5786 offered?
In 2022, EDF5786 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5786?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5786 have an exam?
No. EDF5786 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EDF5786?
EDF5786 is part of Mathematics leadership.