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UNE unit code: EDME340

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  • Trimester 2 - Online
24/7 online support
  • Yes
Intensive schools
  • No
Supervised exam
  • No
Credit points
  • 6

Unit information

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In the modern mathematics classroom, individual differences are embraced with an approach that fosters inclusivity, informed by a developmental view of learning.

In this unit, you will explore current research across all areas of the mathematics curriculum to understand how to accommodate a variety of learning trajectories.

We focus on applying different numeracy teaching strategies and integrating them into an inclusive classroom environment, including providing age-appropriate learning opportunities in mathematics, based on your students’ learning needs and cognitive development, and planning and programming for students with specific needs in the mainstream classroom.

This unit enables you to support learning for students across the full spectrum of abilities so that they develop the valuable numeracy skills essential to function in today’s rapidly changing world.

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Teaching period
Mode/location
Trimester 2Online

*Offering is subject to availability

Intensive schools

There are no intensive schools required for this unit.

Enrolment rules

Pre-requisites
candidature in BEd(PacFocus); or candidature in BSpecIncEd(Prim) and 24cps discipline units; or candidature in BEd(K-6 Teach) and 24cps of discipline units, including EDME145; or candidature in BEd(SecArts) or BEd(SecSTEM) or BEd(SecSc) or BEd(SecMath) or BEd(SecMusic) and 24cps non-education units; or candidature in BEdStuds and 24cps, including EDME145; candidature from 2024 in BEd(K12Teach) and 24cps of Discipline/Listed Education Units including EDME145. or candidature in MTeach(Sec);

Notes

This unit addresses Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the Graduate Stage, otherwise referred to as Graduate Teacher Standard Descriptors (GTSD).

Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.

Unit coordinator(s)

Jill Fielding

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. apply a variety of strategies for differentiating teaching and learning environments to meet the learning needs of students across the full range of abilities (GTSD 1.5.1);
  2. plan and program for individuals with specific needs in the mainstream classroom (GTSD 3.1.1 1.6.1);
  3. develop pedagogical approaches suitable for teaching students who have different learning trajectories and developmental pathways (GTSD 4.1.1); and
  4. apply the knowledge of numeracy teaching strategies within inclusive settings (GTSD 2.5.1).

Assessment information

Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.

TitleMust CompleteWeightOfferingsAssessment Notes
Assessment 1Yes50%All offerings

Lesson Plan
Relates to GTSD: 1.5.1, 1.6.1, 2.5.1, 3.1.1, 4.1.1

No. Words: 2000

Assessment 2Yes50%All offerings

Essay
Relates to GTSD: 1.5.1, 2.5.1, 3.1.1, 4.1.1

No. Words: 2000

Learning resources

Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.

Note: Recommended material may be held in the University Library — purchase is optional.

Teaching Inclusive Mathematics to Special Learners, K-6

ISBN: 9780761938910

Sliva, J.A., Sage 2003

Note: ebook available 9781506318509

Text refers to: Trimester 2 (Online)

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