James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2007

ED4403 - Advanced English and Mathematics Education

Credit points: 03
Year: 2007
Student Contribution Band: National Priority Band
Administered by: School of Education

External offering available only to RATEP and Thursday Island students

This subject will explore pedagogical issues at an advanced level in both literacy and numeracy across the curriculum. Core content comprises the examination and evaluation of current syllabus documents in English and Mathematics and systemic diagnostic instruments such as the Year 2 Net with regard to their contribution to current trends in Queensland education. The subject aims to equip preservice teachers to plan and implement productive pedagogies including new basics and rich tasks.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:ED3488 or degree

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 30-Mar-2007
Coordinator: Dr Geoff Ward
Lecturers: Dr Geoff Ward, Dr Fiona Walls.
Contact hours:
  • 20 hours lectures
  • 20 hours workshops/Seminars
    Assessment:multidraft Essays (35%); invigilated in-class task for mathematics (25%); assignments (15%); planning an investigation,maths (15%); data investigation,maths (10%).

    External, Study Period 1
    Census Date 30-Mar-2007
    Coordinator: Dr Geoff Ward, Dr Fiona Walls
    Contact hours:
    • 20 hours lectures
    • 20 hours workshops/Seminars
      Method of Delivery:Printed materials
      Assessment:other exams (20%); quizzes or tests (35%); planned investigation, maths (10%); english (15%); teleconferences - attendance and participation for maths (10%); data investigation for maths (10%).

      Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
      Census Date 30-Mar-2007
      Coordinator: Mr Eric Wilson
      Lecturer: Assoc. Professor Mary Klein.
      Contact hours:
      • 21 hours lectures
      • 21 hours workshops/Seminars
        Assessment:portfolio of integrated tasks (60%); critical analysis of lesson sequence (40%).

        Thursday Isl, Internal, Study Period 1
        Census Date 30-Mar-2007
        Coordinator: jc152866
        Contact hours:
        • 21 hours lectures
        • 21 hours workshops/Seminars
          Assessment:portfolio of integrated tasks (60%); critical analysis of lesson sequence (40%).

          Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.