ECCEL2017 Numeracy and Digital Technology
This course is designed to provide Pre-Service Teachers (PSTs) with a sound understanding of the mathematics in the lives of babies, toddlers, and young children. It will explore theoretical, cultural, historical, and current approaches of teaching play-based mathematics. PSTs will explore the use of digital technology with children and as a tool for pedagogical practice. This course aims to build understanding of PSTs own values, beliefs, and preferences toward mathematics and digital technology in their lives, and explore how these can a¿ect their pedagogical practices. PSTs will re¿ect on children's prior knowledge and interests, and the importance of family preferences and expectations. They will explore how these in¿uence the planning of experiences and include ways to document and share children's mathematical learning with families. Throughout the course, the PSTs will build a resource of mathematical learning experiences informed by the early childhood learning frameworks. They will explore how learning experiences can be modi¿ed to meet the needs of a range of children including di¿erent ages, abilities, interests, and backgrounds. The first-year professional experience for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) is attached to this unit. It consists of 20 days in an education setting supporting children aged 3¿5 years (Kindergarten). During the placement, students will develop skills and knowledge aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) through authentic, practical experiences under the guidance of qualified mentors. Throughout the placement, PSTs are required to complete designated professional learning activities in collaboration with their assigned mentors.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2025 contribution amount* $578
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $578
Grandfathered contribution amount - if you are a continuing student, who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
* For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.
