2009 Course Handbook
EDUC258: Mathematics in Schools
This unit focuses on the factors affecting school students' learning of mathematics. Three major themes are addressed: the role of mathematics in human experience; the meaning of selected basic concepts, and the pathways by which students learn these concepts; and how teaching influences students' learning of, and beliefs about, mathematics. A K-12 perspective is taken in the lectures, but students choose tutorials and practicals with either a primary or a secondary emphasis. The external offering is only available to intending primary teachers.
The unit is normally completed in the second year of a full-time program.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 3 |
| When Offered: |
D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year
X1 - External study; Offered in the first half-year (On Campus session: 22 March; 20 April) |
| Staff Contact: | Dr Michael Cavanagh |
| Prerequisites: | EDUC105 or (admission to GDipEd or BEd(Prim) or BEd(Sec) or BEd(TESOL)) |
| Corequisites: | EDUC106 or (admission to GDipEd or BEd(Prim) or BEd(Sec) or BEd(TESOL)) |
| NCCWs: | |
| Unit Designations: | -- |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Education |
Timetable Information
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