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Literacy, Mathematics and Science in Early Childhood unit (EDP707)

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Introduction

This unit develops pedagogical knowledge for teaching literacy, mathematics and science in early childhood, with references to STEM and STEAM integration. Using an Early Childhood lens, key approaches and pedagogies are explored to evaluate their significance on early development in these pivotal learning areas. The unit reflects upon early learning in diverse contexts with an emphasis on the role of place, families and communities. It encourages students to consider the value of play and inquiry-based pedagogies; and how to weave concepts of sustainability through exposure to natural and built environments. Throughout the unit, students will have opportunities to apply and extend their knowledge, skills, and understandings in authentic ways, ensuring meaningful connections between theoretical knowledge and practical application.

Summary

Unit name Literacy, Mathematics and Science in Early Childhood
Unit code EDP707
Credit points 12.5
College/School Arts and Society
Faculty of Education
Discipline Education
Coordinator Mrs Kelli-Anne Price
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate

Sustainable Development Goals

The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify key concepts of literacy, mathematics and science essential for early childhood education, illustrating basic pedagogical foundations
  • Implement literacy, mathematics and science activities using appropriate pedagogical strategies in early childhood settings
  • Examine and critique integrated literacy, mathematics and science learning experiences to determine their impact on children's developmental progress
  • Compose academic work that communicates ideas effectively using APA referencing and standard English conventions, reflecting engagement with scholarly literature

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

ESM781

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Off Campus: 
Weekly online lectures or equivalent (2 hours), weekly content engagement (6 hours) and weekly collaborative learning (2 hours)

Asynchronous Learning: Due to the online nature of this Unit, your engagement will encompass weekly lectures, readings, tasks and discussions, and the completion of assignment work. It is expected that you will timetable 10 hours of study time per week, realising that this includes time spent reading or viewing resources provided to you, searching for additional information and resources necessary for the completion of assessment tasks and other activities, and participating in regular tasks and online discussions.

In this unit, your active engagement will be monitored in the following ways:
1.    Consistent engagement with the unit materials (e.g., online modules, readings and resources)
2.    Routine completion and submission of activity responses
3.    Regular contributions to group discussions and peer feedback.

You are encouraged to engage with unit materials, activities and discussions soon as possible. Remember that units are planned assuming (and recommending) an average of 10 hours engagement each week for each unit that you are enrolled in. If you are contacted by your Tutor, Unit Coordinator, Director of Student Engagement, or Head of School in relation to your level of engagement, please reply.
 

AssessmentAT1: Building Foundations – Early Childhood Knowledge Quiz (20%)|AT2: Video Presentation – Play and Inquiry-Based Pedagogies (40%)|AT3: Integrated Curriculum Design Project (40%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

You will need access to the following:

  • Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority [ACECQA] (2022). Belonging, being and becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia – V2.0, 2022. https://www.acecqa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-01/EYLF-2022-V2.0.pdf
  • Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority [ACARA] (2022). The Australian Curriculum – Version 9.0. https://v9.australiancurriculum.edu.au/

Reading Lists provide direct access to all material on unit reading lists in one place. This includes eReadings and items in Reserve. You can access the Reading List for this unit from the link in MyLO, or by going to the Reading Lists page on the University Library website.
Recommended

Please refer to the Reading List.

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