4304 (v.3) Ed 474 - Curriculum and Instruction S1 - Mathematics

Area:

Department of Education

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

1.5

Tutorial:

1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

The subject area - basic principles, concepts and procedures. Which have been used in curriculum materials currently available. Aims and objectives - practice in the selection and writing of objectives appropriate to different groups of students. Structure and organisation - practice in developing learning sequences in the subject area. Materials and media - principles for selecting materials and media. Evaluation - difference between evaluation of student progress and of the course. Techniques for evaluating progress in the subject and in the classroom. Provision for evaluation in current curriculum materials and guides.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Demonstrated a basic knowledge of the Curriculum Framework, especially those sections relating to the Mathematics learning area. Distinguished between content and process objectives associated with Mathematics. Planned lessons using a variety of strategies and resources. Prepared, presented, analysed, evaluated and reflected on instructional strategies (accurate self analysis is a key objective). Demonstrated a basic knowledge of investigation, discovery learning and problem solving, as strategies to develop processes. Demonstrated the ability to use questioning techniques effectively. Understood the value of and demonstrated sound literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated an awareness of current issues in Mathematics education.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

The Curriculum Framework.

Unit Texts:

Samson, J., Radloff, A. and de la Harpe, B. (1997), The Essay - A Guide to Writing Essays and Reports in the Faculty of Education (3rd edition). Perth, Paradigm Press.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Lesson plans 50%, Professional attributes 10%, Program 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y