Use the Tab and Up, Down arrow keys to select menu items.
This course provides an introduction to teaching literacy and mathematics from year 0 to 8. There is a specific emphasis on teaching beginning literacy and number in mathematics. The course builds students own pedagogical content knowledge and the use of evidence-based pedagogical approaches in the classroom.
*Please note this course is only available to initial teacher education students. To enrol in this course you need to be accepted and enrolled in one of our Initial Teacher Education programmes.
On the successful completion students will be able to:1. Modify instruction to be responsive to the needs of all learners to achieve literacy and mathematics success2. Select and justify the use of a number of evidence-based approaches to teaching that support the learning of a diverse range of learners.3. Identify the relationships between pedagogical content knowledge and how children learn mathematics and learn to be literate.4. Demonstrate a critical understanding of developmental progressions in literacy and mathematics, and the implications for assessment and supporting development.
TECP323
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Sessions will vary by week. Check LEARN prior to the first week of classes for the teaching/topic schedule and session time. Specific literacy and mathematics weeks and sessions will be provided on LEARN
Shweta Sharma
Alison Arrow , Briarne Oldham and David Pomeroy
Students must pass all assessment requirements to obtain a final passing grade for this course. Final grades will be determined at an examiners meeting and reported using the UC common grading system.Attendance and Engagement (Distance students)Full attendance and participation in the on-site intensive programme, Tiriti o Waitangi workshops, and noho marae are compulsory requirements of the programme. Students are required to actively engage with all course content and activities including Zoom workshops, lecture recordings, readings, online modules, and any other requirements specified by the course coordinator, in order to meet the learning outcomes of the course.Students are expected to notify lecturers in writing (e.g. email message) prior to their absence, with an explanation. For extended absences (3 or more days), students should apply to the course coordinator. Extended absences must be accompanied by supporting evidence, e.g. medical certificate. Alternative tasks that demonstrate engagement with course content missed due to absences must be completed if provided.Attendance issues and/or lack of engagement with course content and activities may impact your ability to pass the course and/or complete the 'Teaching Professional Practice' associated with this course.
All readings will be available on LEARN
http://learn.canterbury.ac.nz/ http://library.canterbury.ac.nz/
Domestic fee $1,023.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Teacher Education .