School Of EducationEarly Mathematics, Science and TechnologyWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 101690.1
Discipline: TEACHER EDUCATION: EARLY CHILDHOOD
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Incompatible Units
101100 - Children, Science and Technology, 101414 - Early Mathematical Thinking
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
This unit is only available to Education students. Prior to enrolling in this unit students must have: 1) successfully completed an approved Child Protection Workshop 2) submitted a Prohibited Employment Declaration prior to 1 June 2010 or a Working with Children Check Student Declaration after 1 June 2010.
About this Unit
This unit builds on students' prior knowledge and experience with the content, processes and pedagogies related to mathematics, science and technology. It will extend students' understandings of the investigative nature of these areas, how they integrate and impact on each other and how they can be promoted in creative, positive, challenging and meaningful ways in early childhood settings. The unit aims to foster in student teachers a positive disposition towards teaching science, mathematics and technology. It will develop teaching practices in this area including the use of relevant, meaningful pedagogical approaches and the use of relevant early years education curriculum documents and current initiatives.