Details for CRS414 Curriculum Studies – Mathematics: Part A

This subject aims to develop in each Teacher Education Students (TES) the ability to effectively teach Mathematics to secondary school students as offered in the Years 7-10 syllabuses as developed by NESA and ACARA. This course provides an introduction to curriculum, pedagogy and assessment for teaching and provides TES with an opportunity to understand the various discourses that inform teachers’ knowledge and pedagogical practice as well as critically engaging with models of pedagogy. The TES will be exposed to the socio-cultural and multicultural contexts of mathematics, critiquing a range of teaching methods and approaches, with a view to developing their own philosophy and teaching approach. Strategies for embedding technology into lessons will be explored, as well as assessing mathematics knowledge, skills and understanding. 

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: CRS414
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

The following courses are prerequisites:

• EDU407 Foundations of Christian Education

Major in pure or applied mathematics (must include algebra and calculus); only one unit of statistics may be counted. 

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content of ACARA Mathematics and the NESA Mathematics K-10 syllabuses (Stages 4 to 5) through the use of ICT and ICT resources in Secondary Mathematical processing; 
2. Critically reflect upon a variety of assessment instruments in order to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of Mathematics content and teaching strategies, including the ICT and literacy and numeracy demands of the content; other general capabilities and cross curriculum priorities.
3. Using ACARA Mathematics and the NESA Mathematics K-10 syllabuses (Stages 4 to 5), design and critically reflect upon a unit of work that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of students and how they learn and develops authentic learning sequences and lesson plans which incorporate various teaching approaches, including ICT, to meet learning needs across the full range of abilities,  
4. Demonstrate the ability to design assessments across the full range of abilities and to designate work samples for reliably reporting to parents/carers and record-keeping;
5. Explain in detail the impact of knowledge and belief systems regarding teaching mathematics in different cultural contexts including, Australian Indigenous communities; 
6. Construct a personal philosophy of teaching Stage 4 and 5 Mathematics in Christian and alternate school environments; 

Subject Content

1. Australian Curriculum Framework, State Mathematics Syllabus 
2. Values and human issues/Community Participation/Teacher professional associations
3. Teaching 7-10 Mathematical content and skills 
   • Teacher Decision Making  
   • Teaching General Capabilities
   • Teaching for the range of abilities
   • Teaching for Diverse Settings 
4. Teacher program building 
5. Models supporting Assessment 

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to face (intensive)
• Face to face (extensive)
• Online (e-learning)

Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

1. Entrance Test  (1 hour) – Stage 6 level (5%)
2. Critical Reflective Paper (30%)
3. Unit of Work (35%)
4. Action Research Exercise (30%)

Prescribed Text

No prescribed texts applicable.