ECE4020 Mathematics Teaching (FOEDU)

Semester 2 (ONC)Toowoomba (ONC)Fraser Cst (EXT)Toowoomba

Units 1.0 (Teacher Education: Primary) Band 5

State law in Queensland (Australia) requires that all adults working/undertaking professional experience/researching with children under the age of 18, in the state of Queensland are required to possess a current suitability card (Blue Card). (See "Other Requirements" for further information.) Also see: http://www.childcomm.qld.gov.au/employment/bluecard/informationSheets.html.

Synopsis

The course aims to consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding of the specialised mathematical concepts, processes and affects of the early years of primary school mathematics curriculum together with a focus on the methodology used in instruction. This will assist the development of competent and confident teachers of mathematics when working within the early years of school.