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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 ) $937.50
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
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    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 Mynes (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.
    • New Zealand Ministry of Education. (2007). The New Zealand Curriculum. Wellington, New Zealand: Learning Media.

    Recommended Text - Mathematics:

    • Boaler, J. (2015). Mathematical mindsets: Unleashing students' potential through creative math, inspiring messages and innovative teaching. John Wiley & Sons.

    The following Numeracy Professional Development Project books will be provided to students:

    • Ministry of Education. (2008a). Book 1 The Number Framework. Wellington: Ministry of Education.
    • Ministry of Education. (2006b). Book 4 Teaching Number Knowledge. Wellington: Ministry of Education.
    • Ministry of Education. (2007). Book 5 Teaching Addition, Subtraction, and Place Value. Wellington: Ministry of Education.
    • Ministry of Education. (2008b). Book 6 Teaching Multiplication and Division. Wellington: Ministry of Education.

    They are also available from the New Zealand Maths website, at www.nzmaths.co.nz

    Required Texts - English: These will be provided to students

    • New Zealand Ministry of Education. (2007). The New Zealand Curriculum. Wellington, New Zealand: Learning Media.
    • New Zealand Ministry of Education. (2003). Effective Literacy Practice in Years 1 to 4. Wellington, New Zealand: Learning Media.
    • New Zealand Ministry of Education. (2006). Effective Literacy Practice in Years 5 to 8. Wellington, New Zealand: Learning Media.
    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

    Timetable

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 09:00-09:50 29-35, 37-42

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Wednesday 10:00-11:50 29-35, 37-42
    A2 Wednesday 14:00-15:50 29-35, 37-42
    A4 Monday 13:00-14:50 29-35, 37-42

    Semester 2

    Location
    Invercargill
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Workshop

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 09:30-10:50 29-35, 37-42
    Wednesday 09:00-10:20 29-35, 37-42
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