James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020

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ED4497 - Advanced Mathematics Education

Credit points:	03
Year:	2020
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Prerequisites:	ED3488 or ADM to course code 38110
Administered by:	College of Arts, Society & Education

The 'Limited' offering available to RATEP students only.

Subject Description

Building on preservice teachers' growing understandings of how children from diverse backgrounds learn mathematics, this subject will explore mathematical and pedagogical issues at an advanced level in teaching and learning mathematics across the curriculum. It also includes the examination of current national and state curriculum frameworks and policies in mathematics education. The subject aims to equip preservice teachers as reflective practitioners, able to plan, implement and evaluate mathematical pedagogies that are informed by research and support contemporary approaches to children's learning.

Learning Outcomes

plan for the integration of mathematical learning across all curriculum areas, and address issues of access and equity in teaching mathematics
demonstrate sound pedagogical content knowledge for teaching primary mathematics as stipulated in current curriculum frameworks
demonstrate confidence and skills in planning and assessing children's mathematical learning in the primary years; and
demonstrate Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at an assured level

Subject Assessment

Invigilated > Other exams - (20%)
Non-Invigilated > Assignments - (40%)
Assignment maths lesson presentation and reflection - (40%)

Note that 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.

Special Assessment Requirements

Students must pass the numeracy exam to pass this subject

Inadmissible Subject Combinations: ED4403 ED4591

Availabilities

Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal
Census date:	Thursday, 26 Mar 2020
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020
Coordinator(s):	DR Philemon Chigeza
Lecturer(s):	DR Philemon Chigeza
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 24 Hours - Lectures - 3 hours per week for 8 weeks starting week 3 of SP1. Lecture recess not included. 16 Hours - Tutorials - 2 hours per week for 8 weeks starting week 3 of SP1. Lecture recess not included.

Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal
Census date:	Thursday, 26 Mar 2020
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020
Coordinator(s):	DR Philemon Chigeza
Lecturer(s):	MS Sam Negra
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 24 Hours - Lectures - 3 hours per week for 8 weeks starting week 3 of SP1. Lecture recess not included. 16 Hours - Workshops/Seminars - 2 hours per week for 8 weeks starting week 3 of SP1. Lecture recess not included.

Townsville, Study Period 1, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability)
Census date:	Thursday, 26 Mar 2020
Study Period Dates:	Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020
Face to face teaching:	(Online tutorial attendance at RATEP site as per schedule to be advised)
Coordinator(s):	DR Philemon Chigeza
Lecturer(s):	DR Philemon Chigeza
Workload expectations:	The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours. 16 Hours - Other - Collaborate workshops for 8 weeks from week 3 of SP1. Lecture recess not included.