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 affect their pedagogical practices. PSTs will reflect on children's prior knowledge and interests, and the importance of family preferences and expectations. They will explore how these influence 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 modified to meet the needs of a range of children including different ages, abilities, interests, and backgrounds. This course supports the first year professional experience in the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) and Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) in which students complete 20 days in an education setting specified below for their particular program. Students are required to complete the activities outlined in Professional Experience Assessment Report (Form A). This will take place in collaboration with their Mentor Teacher/Supervisor in the setting in which in which the placement occurs. The students will also document their professional learning in Professional Experience Pre Service Teacher Learning Log (Form B) supported by their assigned University Mentor.
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) unit fee
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Australian Government, which means students only pay the student contribution amount of the tuition fee. CSPs are only available to eligible domestic students.
The student contribution amount depends on the unit and how much funding the Government provides. Each unit is classified into a band based on its discipline (which may be different to your overall course discipline).
2025 student contribution amount: $578
2025 grandfathered student contribution amount (for students who commenced before 1 Jan 2021*): $578
* 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.