Courses & Units

Literacy, Mathematics and Science in Early Childhood EDP707

Introduction

This unit will focus on conceptual development and pedagogical content knowledge for teaching children fundamental aspects of literacy, mathematics and science. A range of play-based strategies for supporting the development of viewing, reading, writing, and speaking and listening skills will be investigated. Mathematics topics include teaching children to think about mathematical concepts and processes, and planning for teaching. Science topics will include teaching of science, influence of families' everyday experiences, promoting science through inquiry-based pedagogies, natural and built environments, and sustainability. Throughout the unit students will have opportunities to apply their current knowledge, skills, and understandings.

Summary

Unit name	Literacy, Mathematics and Science in Early Childhood
Unit code	EDP707
Credit points	12.5
College/School	College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education
Discipline	Education
Coordinator	Doctor Greg Ashman
Delivered By	University of Tasmania

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Online	Semester 1		Off-Campus	International	Domestic

Key

: On-campus
: Off-Campus
: International students
: Domestic students

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	26/2/2024	22/3/2024	15/4/2024	2/6/2024

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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

apply literacy, mathematics and science pedagogical content knowledge to early childhood learning contexts.
evaluate integrated literacy, mathematics and science experiences.
critique early childhood learning experiences encompassing play and inquiry-based pedagogies, with respect to theory and practice.
communicate using academic writing, expression and English conventions (including spelling, punctuation, and grammar), apa referencing conventions, and scholarly literature.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution ^1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution ^1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution ^2,3	Domestic Full Fee ⁴
070101	$555.00	$555.00	not applicable	$2,324.00

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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.
Assessment	Critiquing Play and Inquiry-Based Pedagogies (45%)\|Learning Sequence and Rationale (55%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable \| View the full unit timetable

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.

Assessment

Critiquing Play and Inquiry-Based Pedagogies (45%)|Learning Sequence and Rationale (55%)

Timetable

View 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	These materials will be useful to your developing knowledge and understanding of the content in this unit, particularly when examining the context in Tasmania. When seeking sources of evidence to support your assignment work, you may find these a useful starting point. Department of Education, Tasmania. (2019). Literacy framework - 2019-2022: Connected, resilient, creative and curious learners. https://publicdocumentcentre.education.tas.gov.au/library/Shared%20Documents/Literacy-Strategy-Framework.pdf Department of Education, Tasmania (2019). Literacy plan for action - 2019-2022. https://publicdocumentcentre.education.tas.gov.au/library/Shared%20Documents/Literacy-Plan-for-Action-2019-2022.pdf Department of Education, Tasmania (2019). Literacy implementation plan - 2019-2022. https://publicdocumentcentre.education.tas.gov.au/library/Shared%20Documents/Literacy-Implementation-Plan.pdf Department of Education, Tasmania. Talk, Read and Play Resources. https://www.education.tas.gov.au/parents-carers/early-years/bouncing-back-talk-and-read-project/
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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

These materials will be useful to your developing knowledge and understanding of the content in this unit, particularly when examining the context in Tasmania. When seeking sources of evidence to support your assignment work, you may find these a useful starting point.
Department of Education, Tasmania. (2019). Literacy framework - 2019-2022: Connected, resilient, creative and curious learners. https://publicdocumentcentre.education.tas.gov.au/library/Shared%20Documents/Literacy-Strategy-Framework.pdf
Department of Education, Tasmania (2019). Literacy plan for action - 2019-2022. https://publicdocumentcentre.education.tas.gov.au/library/Shared%20Documents/Literacy-Plan-for-Action-2019-2022.pdf
Department of Education, Tasmania (2019). Literacy implementation plan - 2019-2022. https://publicdocumentcentre.education.tas.gov.au/library/Shared%20Documents/Literacy-Implementation-Plan.pdf
Department of Education, Tasmania. Talk, Read and Play Resources. https://www.education.tas.gov.au/parents-carers/early-years/bouncing-back-talk-and-read-project/

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