Learning Area Mathematics Addt'l (SI) 3 (EDUC91313)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2025

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Overview

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This subject extends Interns’ understanding of the theory and practice of teaching Mathematics (years 7-12), with particular attention given to the critique of contemporary issues and debates on Mathematics within Australia and beyond.  

Through this subject  Interns build their capacity as reflective teachers of mathematics and consider implications of research for improving mathematics in schools.  Interns are supported to become critical, informed members of the school community who are able to reflect on school and wider education curriculum policies and provision as well as the resources and infrastructure available for Mathematics education in secondary schools. 

The assessment tasks in this subject will support Interns to critically reflect on resources, research and practices to identify effective pedagogical practices to differentiate teaching and meet the specific needs of students of diverse backgrounds and abilities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. 

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, Interns should be able to: 

  • Demonstrate strong Mathematics subject and pedagogical content knowledge including differentiation of teaching and content selection and organisation to meet the specific needs of students of diverse backgrounds and abilities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
  • Select and integrate Mathematics teaching strategies and resources, including ICT, to meet the specific needs of students from diverse backgrounds, and to engage students in their learning.
  • Critically reflect on key educational issues and theories that impact on teaching and learning in Mathematics.
  • Identify appropriate sources of professional learning support and plan professional learning needs.

Generic skills

This subject will develop the following set of key transferable skills: 

  • Clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
  • Critical and creative thinking.
  • Responsiveness to a changing knowledge base.
  • Reflection for continuous improvement.
  • Linking theory and practice.
  • Inquiry and research.
  • Active and participatory citizenship.

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
EDUC91312 Learning Area Mathematics Addt'l (SI) 2
Not available in 2025
 12.5

AND

Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
EDUC91281 Learning Area Mathematics (SI) 3
January (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
EDUC91307 Learning Area Mathematics Additional 3
Not available in 2025
 12.5

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: 4 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Planning document: Differentiation in mathematics

  • 2500 words
4 weeks after the end of the intensive 50%

Literature review: A review of literature on a mathematics education issue

  • 2500 words (equivalent)
8 weeks after the end of the intensive50%

Attendance

Hurdle requirement: - A minimum of 80% attendance at, or engagement with, all sessions identified as contact hours (may include lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops, both synchronous and asynchronous). 		Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Dates & times

Not available in 2025

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Last updated: 4 March 2025

Further information

Last updated: 4 March 2025