| CODE | PRE2708 | ||||||
| TITLE | Science and Mathematics in the Upper Primary Years | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Early Childhood and Primary Education | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit focuses on the teaching and learning of various curriculum areas relevant to the upper primary years. In the mathematics component, the topics tackled are: algebra, ‘open’ tasks, the use of mathematical models and other resources, reading mathematical texts, organizing mathematics trails and test construction. In science, curriculum development planning will be tackled from designing concept maps to worksheets, schemes and science sessions. The credit will also look at preparing curricular material for out of school visits e.g. Natural History Museum, Fieldwork. Reading List Mathematics (Key texts only listed here. Students will be provided with a more extensive list at the beginning of the study-unit). Essential Text Van de Walle, J., Karp, K.S., and Bay-Williams, J. M. (2010). Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally (7th Edition). N.Y.Longman. Science Essential text Gatt. S. & Vella Y. (2003) Constructivist Teaching in Primary Science, I.T, History, Geography, Citizenship, Design and Technology, Malta: Agenda publishers Harlen W., (2000), Teaching, Learning and Assessing Science 5-12, 3rd Edition, London: Paul Chapman Publishing. |
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| RULES/CONDITIONS | Before TAKING THIS UNIT YOU MUST TAKE PRE1105 AND TAKE PRE1108 | ||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Philip Borg Marie Therese Farrugia Suzanne Gatt Melanie Sammut Casha |
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