EDF5853 Leading mathematics and numeracy in primary schools
Faculty of Education
EDF5853 Leading mathematics and numeracy in primary schools is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2023 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 2
- 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
Overview
This unit is designed for pre-service teachers who are specialising in Mathematics and Numeracy teaching in primary schools. The content enables you to deepen and extend your mathematics and numeracy professional knowledge, professional practice and professional engagement. You will explore issues that support or hinder successful mathematics learning, and practices to address these in primary schools. You will critically examine child-centred inclusive teaching approaches that are relevant for 21st century mathematics learners. You will engage with local and international mathematics educational research and policy to inform the development of your knowledge for leading collaborative mathematics planning teams.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Student-centred approaches to teaching a mathematics concept (2000 words or equivalent per student)50%
- Leading teaching teams to plan inclusive mathematics units of work (2000 words or equivalent)50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate an understanding of research-based learning trajectories that inform the sequencing of key mathematical ideas and proficiencies outlined in primary mathematics curricula (F-6)
- 2
evaluate resources, models, assessments, and approaches, including effective use of ICT, that support the planning of student-centered mathematics units, with reference to the mathematics education research literature and contemporary policy advice
- 3
critically discuss factors, issues and approaches that enhance or hinder primary children’s numeracy and mathematics learning during primary school, and evidenced-based practices to address these
- 4
review and critique perspectives in the mathematics research evidence-base to inform recommendations about effective curricula, teaching approaches and environments for inclusive mathematics education that are relevant for the 21st century.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials16 hours
- Lectures8 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
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Where it fits
EDF5853 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Karina Wilkie
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Karina Wilkie
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5853?
EDF5853 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF5853 offered?
In 2023, EDF5853 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5853?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5853 have an exam?
No. EDF5853 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EDF5853?
EDF5853 is part of Early childhood and primary education; Primary and secondary education; and Primary education.