Numeracy: Differentiating Teaching (EDUC90689)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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This subject examines effective policy and practices for intervention and for differentiating instruction, so that all students can achieve the level of numeracy required for them to reach their potential. Results from assessment instruments will be analysed in conjunctions with an in-depth study of frameworks for mathematical learning. Student work revealing common misconceptions will be analysed and discussed. Pedagogical content knowledge and instructional strategies required for the most common challenges will be developed, drawing on a range of resources. Research on the nature of effective program organisation of, and effective instruction for students in, intervention programs will be examined. A series of school case studies will be undertaken, showing best practice in schools with input from their leaders. Research into instruction which meets the requirement to challenge and extend all students will be examined, and exemplary programs will be showcased.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject students will be able to:
- Discuss, and give examples of, outstanding programs for intervention
- Discuss, and give examples of exemplary practice in differentiating instruction
- Discuss assessment instruments from theoretical and practical perspectives.
Generic skills
This subject aims to develop skills in
• Critical evaluation of theoretical perspectives;
• Relating academic research to professional practice;
• Articulating knowledge orally and in writing.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Additional details
There are two pieces of assessment:
• A literature review on research into programs addressing the numeracy needs of students outside the central range of numeracy achievement. (40%, 2,000 words, mid semester)
• Report on an intervention program, or case study of a child with special needs for numeracy instruction (60%, 3,000 words, end of semester).
This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 80% attendance at all tutorials, seminars and workshops.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- February
Principal coordinator Lynda Ball Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 10 February 2017 Teaching period 18 February 2017 to 20 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 February 2017 Census date 10 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 28 April 2017 Assessment period ends 4 June 2017 February contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Pre-teaching period:
During the pre-teaching period, students will be required to complete reading that will be provided via LMS.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Education Course Master of Education Course Master of Numeracy
Last updated: 10 February 2024