Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Coordinator
Maria Chatzigianni
Tutor
Camilla Gordon
Tutor
Jane Frazer
Tutor
Penny Irvine
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
ECH113 or (12cp and admission to BTeach(ECS))
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit explores the theory and practice of mathematics, science and technology for young children. Mathematics, science and technology are presented as ways of acquiring and processing information about the world. Students gain an understanding of developmental stages in young children's learning of mathematics and science. Teaching and assessment strategies relevant for planning and implementing developmental programs are examined.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
All assessments in this unit involved online tasks and online submission.
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Topic based quizzes | 30% | weekly |
Planning for Science | 35% | 4th September, 2015 |
Planning for Mathematics | 35% | 9th November, 2015 |
Due: weekly
Weighting: 30%
For each topic students will complete a short quiz. 6 Quizzes are marked over semester to total 30% of the grade.
Details of the assessment tasks are available via the full unit outline on iLearn.
Due: 4th September, 2015
Weighting: 35%
Students will plan a mini-unit of work and design an information kiosk.
Details of the assessment tasks are available via the full unit outline on iLearn.
Due: 9th November, 2015
Weighting: 35%
Students will design a collection of mathematics lessons and evaluate three technology resources.
Details of the assessment tasks are available via the full unit outline on iLearn.
CLASSES
ECH232 will engage students in a combination of face-to-face and online tasks. Students will complete a series of modules: including an introductory a module in each topic (addressing Science 1, ICT 1 and Maths 1), then modules in Science (addressing Science 2 and Science 3), Mathematics (addressing Mathematics 2 and Mathematics 3) and Technology (addressing ICT 2 and ICT 3). The sequence in which students complete these modules will depend on their tutorial time, with groups rotating between topic areas after three weeks.
Each module will consist an online lecture, assessable online tasks and face-to-face tutorials. The lecture or collection of shorter lectures (not totalling more than one hour) will be available online as a video. Following this, students will complete a 2 hour tutorial each week (or equivalent compulsory on campus days for external students).
The timetable for internal classes can be found on the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au
Completion of all modules is a requirement for satisfactory completion of the unit. Documentation (such as a doctor’s certificate) should be provided to explain absences.
Compulsory On-Campus Session for ECH232 External Students
There are two compulsory On-Campus Sessions for ECH 232 external students. Failure to attend all or part of the sessions will result in automatic exclusion from the unit. The On-Campus sessions will be held on Saturday 22nd August and Wednesday 23rd September, 9.00am-4.00pm. Please make arrangements to attend for the full day each day. Further details will be sent out early in the semester.
IEC Electronic Communication
During semester time, staff may contact students using the following ways:
Dialogue function on iLearn
Official MQ Student Email Address
It is the student’s responsibility to check all electronic communication on a regular weekly basis.
Withdrawing from this Unit
If you are considering withdrawing from this unit, please seek academic advice by writing to iec@mq.edu.au before doing so as this unit may be a co-requisite or prerequisite for units in the following semesters and may impact on your progression through the degree.
Week (week beginning) |
Tutorial Group A(Wednesday 9am starting in X5B041) Tutorial Group D(Wednesday 11am starting in X5B041) Tutorial GroupG(Wednesday 2pm starting in X5B041)
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Tutorial Group B(Wednesday 9am starting in X5B045) Tutorial Group E(Wednesday 11am starting in X5B045) Tutorial GroupH(Wednesday 2pm starting in X5B045) External students |
Tutorial Group C(Wednesday 9am starting in X5B251) Tutorial Group F(Wednesday 11am starting in X5B251) Tutorial GroupI(Wednesday 2pm starting in X5B251)
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1 |
27/7/13 |
Introduction to the unit (online content only). NO TUTORIAL CLASSES |
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2 |
3/8/13 |
Mathematics Topic 1 (Jane X5B041) |
Science Topic 1 (Camilla X5B045) |
Technology topic 1 (Maria X5B251) |
3 |
10/8/13 |
Technology topic 1 (Maria X5B251) |
Mathematics Topic 1 (Jane X5B041) |
Science Topic 1 (Camilla X5B045) |
4 |
17/8/15 |
Science Topic 1 (Camilla X5B045) |
Technology topic 1 (Maria X5B251) |
Mathematics Topic 1 (Jane X5B041) |
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On Campus Day for Externals 22/8/15(Science and ICT) |
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5 |
24/8/15 |
Planning (ONLINE CONTENT ONLY) |
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6 |
31/8/15 |
Study week. Assignment 2 (planning for science) due |
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7 |
7/9/15 |
Science Topic2(Camilla X5B045) |
Mathematics Topic2(Jane X5B041) |
Technology topic2(Maria X5B251) |
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14/9/15 |
midsemester break On Campus Day for Externals 23/9/15 (Maths and ICT) |
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21/9/15 |
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8 |
28/9/15 |
Planning (ONLINE CONTENT ONLY) |
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9 |
5/10/15 |
Science Topic3(PennyX5B045) |
Mathematics Topic3(Jane X5B041) |
Technology topic3(Maria X5B251) |
10 |
12/10/15 |
Technology topic2(Maria X5B251) |
Science Topic2(Camilla X5B045) |
Mathematics Topic2(Jane X5B041) |
11 |
19/10/15 |
Technology topic3(Maria X5B251) |
Science Topic3(PennyX5B045) |
Mathematics Topic3(Jane X5B041) |
12 |
26/10/15 |
Mathematics Topic2(Jane X5B041) |
Technology topic2(Maria X5B251) |
Science Topic2(Camilla X5B045) |
13 |
2/11/15 |
Mathematics Topic3(Jane X5B041) |
Technology topic3(Maria X5B251) |
Science Topic3(PennyX5B045) |
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Assignment 3 (planning for maths) due |
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