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Overview

Introduces teaching and learning in English and mathematics and statistics. Examines the ways in which language, literacy and number concepts are acquired and explores knowledge fundamental to English and mathematics and statistics understanding.

About this paper

Paper title English and Mathematics 1
Subject Education
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period(s) Semester 2 (On campus)
Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,053.30
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Limited to
BTchg
Notes
Primary Education and Te Pōkai Mātauranga o te Ao Rua (Primary Bicultural Education) students only.
Contact

Paper Coordinator: Olivia Wheeler

Teaching staff

Dunedin campus:

Olivia Wheeler (English & Mathematics)

Susan Sandretto (English)

Trish Wells (English)

Belinda Haig (English & Mathematics)

Southland campus:

Allison McKenzie (Mathematics & Statistics)

Julie Milligan (English)

Paper Structure

Mathematics and Statistics

Planning for Mathematics learning

  • Knowledge of the Number and Algebra strand of Mathematics and Statistics in the New Zealand Curriculum
  • Progressions of learning
  • Key mathematical ideas
  • Suggested learning experiences in response to identified needs of children

Knowledge of mathematics

  • Development of children’s conceptual understanding of mathematics
  • Students’ relationships with mathematics
  • Mathematics as problem solving

Assessing Learning

  • Diagnostic interviews to identify the needs of children in relation to learning frameworks.

 

English

Planning for language learning

  • Introduction to the English curriculum – receptive and productive modes of English processes
  • Progressions of learning
  • Teaching visual language through picture books
  • Process drama to explore picture books

Knowledge of language (supported through web-based interactive sites)

  • Knowledge of language – structure, morphology, orthography, phonology, conventions, grammar
  • Knowledge of how texts work – structure, language and text features, register, style, genre

Children’s literature

  • Critical literacy
  • Learning through literature
Textbooks

Required Texts - Mathematics:

  • Jorgensen, R., Dole, S. & Larkin, K. (2020). Teaching mathematics in primary schools: Allen & Unwin.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Information literacy.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will:

  • Demonstrate an emerging understanding of English and Mathematics in the New Zealand Curriculum
  • Engage with and use a range of theoretical and research based approaches for effective teaching and learning
  • Use assessment to determine the learning needs of a child
  • Demonstrate an emerging understanding of the literacy and mathematical progressions as embedded in the NZ Curriculum
  • Demonstrate understanding of te reo Māori and te ao Māori within English and Mathematics learning areas
  • Plan learning experiences in English and Mathematics in response to identified needs

Overview

Introduces teaching and learning in English and mathematics and statistics. Examines the ways in which language, literacy and number concepts are acquired and explores knowledge fundamental to English and mathematics and statistics understanding.

About this paper

Paper title English and Mathematics 1
Subject Education
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period(s) Semester 2 (On campus)
Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Limited to
BTchg
Notes
Primary Education and Te Pōkai Mātauranga o te Ao Rua (Primary Bicultural Education) students only.
Contact

Paper Co-ordinator: Olivia Wheeler

Teaching staff

Dunedin Campus:

Southland Campus:

Paper Structure

Mathematics and Statistics

  • Planning for Mathematics Learning
    • Knowledge of the Number and Algebra strand of Mathematics and Statistics in the New Zealand Curriculum
    • Progressions of learning
    • Key mathematical ideas
    • Suggested learning experiences in response to the identified needs of children
  • Knowledge of Mathematics
    • Development of children's conceptual understanding of mathematics
    • Students' relationships with mathematics
    • Mathematics as problem solving
  • Assessing Learning
    • Diagnostic interviews to identify the needs of children in relation to learning frameworks.

English

  • Planning for Language Learning
    • Introduction to the English curriculum - receptive and productive modes of English processes
    • Progressions of learning
    • Teaching visual language through picture books
    • Process drama to explore picture books
  • Knowledge of Language (supported through web-based interactive sites)
    • Knowledge of language - structure, morphology, orthography, phonology, conventions, grammar
    • Knowledge of how texts work - structure, language and text features, register, style, genre
  • Children's Literature
    • Critical literacy
    • Learning through literature
Textbooks

Required Texts:

  • Mathematics
    • Jorgensen, R., Dole, S. & Larkin, K. (2020). Teaching mathematics in primary schools: Allen & Unwin.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Information literacy.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will:

  • Demonstrate an emerging understanding of English and Mathematics in the New Zealand Curriculum
  • Engage with and use a range of theoretical and research-based approaches for effective teaching and learning
  • Use assessment to determine the learning needs of a child
  • Demonstrate an emerging understanding of the literacy and mathematical progressions as embedded in the NZ Curriculum
  • Demonstrate understanding of te reo Māori and te ao Māori within English and Mathematics learning areas
  • Plan learning experiences in English and Mathematics in response to identified needs
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