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.

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Credit points

EFTSL

0.125

Band

Band 1

Field of Education

Teacher Education: Early Childhood (070101)

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).

2026 contribution amount* $592
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $592

^ 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 Psychology and Social Work 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.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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