Hobart
Introduction
This Unit examines the factors that contribute to low numeracy levels and considers strategies suitable for supporting students with under-developed numeracy skills. It examines examples of best practice for integrating numeracy enhancement within vocational courses and analyses how best to instigate and develop such programs. Through this Unit, you will develop strategies suitable for your own teaching context and identifying methods to evaluate the effectiveness of such strategies.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Understanding and Teaching Numeracy |
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| Unit code | EAL311 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
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| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
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Learning Outcomes
- Interpret the description of numeracy used in the Australian core skills framework within a specific learning context.
- Explain the mathematical concepts and numeracy demands required for effective practice within a particular educational context.
- Design and justify learning sequences to develop the numeracy competencies of learners within a particular educational context.
- Assess and evaluate the aspects of numeracy that pose particular challenges for learners.
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Mutual Exclusions
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Fully Online with weekly readings and activities, supported by on-line tutorials and discussion opportunities. |
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| Assessment | Task 1: Scenario Analysis (25%) Task 2: Stakeholder Debate (25%) Task 3: Portfolio (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Please use the link to Co-op Bookshop below |
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