TEAC 7002 Addressing Diversity in Mathematics Teaching and Learning
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 102322
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Description In this subject students will apply their knowledge of curriculum and pedagogy to address diversity within the primary mathematics classroom. Students will explore strategies to address a broad range of learning needs incorporating gifted and talented students, students from diverse cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal students and students with additional needs including dyscalculia. Other issues such as gender and mathematics for English as an Additional Language Learners (EALD) will be investigated.
School Education
Discipline Teacher Education: Primary
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 10cp
Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 1682 Master of Special Education; 1720 Master of Inclusive Education; 1830 Graduate Certificate in Primary Mathematics Education; 1847 Master of Education (STEM) or 1911 Master of Education.
Assumed Knowledge
Students must have either completed all core mathematics subjects of the 1781 Master of Teaching (Primary) program at Western Sydney University, or be an accredited primary teacher, or enrolled in the Master of Inclusive Education.
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2500 | 50 | N | Individual |
| Professional Task | 2500 | 50 | N | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Sousa, D. (2015). How the brain learns mathematics (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
Teaching Periods