Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Sandy Nicoll
Leisa Kuehn
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
39cp including (ECH232 or ECH215)
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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 builds on the knowledge gained in ECH232, exploring further the theory and practice of mathematics, science and technology for young children and children in K–6 classrooms. Students continue to gain an understanding of developmental stages in children's learning of mathematics and science. Teaching and assessment strategies relevant for planning and implementing developmental programs are examined including the integration of information and communication technologies.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Weekly Quizzes and online task | 30% | weekly |
Planning for Science Learning | 35% | April 15 OR June 9 |
Maths across the curriculum | 35% | April 15 OR June 9 |
Due: weekly
Weighting: 30%
Each week students complete an online quiz (of up to 5 questions) in response to the learning module. Over semester a random selection of 6 quizzes are marked and included in the grade for this task.
Further details and criteria for this assessment are available on iLearn.
Due: April 15 OR June 9
Weighting: 35%
This assessment requires the student to develop a mini unit of work for science learning using interactive technologies such as SMART notebook or PROwise software. This task can only be submitted after students have completed the first ICT topic and the Science module - so due date varies depending on the students schedule of modules.
Further details and criteria for this assessment are available on iLearn.
Due: April 15 OR June 9
Weighting: 35%
This assessment requires students to select a children's book with potential to enhance mathematics learning in stage 2 or 3. Students then develop a mini-unit of work (presented as a booklet) of mathematics lessons. This task can only be completed after students have completed the mathematics modules -so due date varies depending on the students schedule of modules.
Further details and criteria for this assessment are available on iLearn.
ECH335 integrates in-class learning tasks (or external equivalent), online activities, and independent work. Within ECH335 students complete a series of three modules in Mathematics, Science and Technology. At the end of their modules (in the final week of semester) students share their work with peers in class or online.
Classes
Students within ECH335 required to attend classes as outlined by the unit schedule on iLearn. It should be noted that classes rotate through modules and so careful attention should be paid to the module schedule. Completion of all modules (internal classes or external equivalent) and online tasks is needed to successfully pass this unit. The timetable for internal classes can be found on the University web site at: https://timetables.mq.edu.au/2016/ .
External students will attend 2 compulsory on campus days on the 3rd and 21st of April.
Resources
This unit requires students to access online journals and research materials through the Macquarie University Library website. There are no set texts for this unit. Weekly readings are available via iLearn.
Week Beginning |
External Students
Tutorial Group A (Thursday 1pm starting in X5B041) Tutorial Group D (Thursday 3pm starting in X5B041)
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Tutorial Group B (Thursday 1pm starting in X5B045) Tutorial Group E (Thursday 3pm starting in X5B045)
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Tutorial Group C (Thursday 1pm starting in X5B251) Tutorial Group F (Thursday 3pm starting in X5B251)
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Week 1 February 29th |
Maths Topic 1 |
Science Topic 1 |
ICT Topic 1 |
Week 2 March 7th |
Maths Topic 2 |
Science Topic 2 |
ICT Topic 2 |
Week 3 March 14th |
Maths Topic 3 |
Science Topic 3 |
ICT Topic 3 |
Week 4 March 21st |
ICT Topic 1 |
Maths Topic 1 |
Science Topic 1 |
Week 5 March 28th |
ICT Topic 2 |
Maths Topic 2 |
Science Topic 2 |
Compulsory external on campus day 1 Sunday 3rd April |
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Week 6 April 4th |
ICT Topic 3 |
Maths Topic 3 |
Science Topic 3
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Mid Semester Break Assessment 2 due 15th April (External Students & Group A, B, D and E will submit the Mathematics Assessment. Groups C and F will submit the Science Assessment)
Compulsory external on campus day 2 Thursday 21st April |
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Week 7 April 25th |
Science Topic 1 |
ICT Topic 1 |
Maths Topic 1 |
Week 8 May 2nd |
Science Topic 2 |
ICT Topic 2 |
Maths Topic 2 |
Week 9 May 9th |
Science Topic 3
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ICT Topic 3
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Maths Topic 3 |
Week 10 May 16th |
ECHP323 Prac – no classes
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Week 11 May 23rd |
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Week 12 May 30th |
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Assessment 3 due 9th June (External Students & Group A, B, D and E will submit the Science Assessment. Groups C and F will submit the Mathematics Assessment)
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Week 13 June 6th |
In class presentations – sharing either the science resource OR the mathematics booklet with peers in small groups. |
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
New Assessment Policy in effect from Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html. For more information visit http://students.mq.edu.au/events/2016/07/19/new_assessment_policy_in_place_from_session_2/
Assessment Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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