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This course provides pre-service teachers with a final compulsory opportunity to extend their learning about the theory, and pedagogy of literacy and mathematics education in the New Zealand primary school context. The course extends previous knowledge about planning, teaching and evaluating programmes for the literacy and mathematics classroom. The English and Mathematics and Statistics learning areas of the New Zealand Curriculum (2007) are studied in congruence with available resources, assessment tools and planning formats to meet the needs of all diverse learners in the New Zealand primary school setting. The course will complement learning in other courses in the Bachelor of Teaching and Learning, including Professional Practice.
*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 of this course, participants will be able to:1. Critically examine the characteristics of an effective teacher of literacy and mathematics for all learners2. Identify and examine effective strategies to support and engage priority learners in literacy and mathematics3. Identify and explore how effective pedagogical practices in literacy and mathematics meet the professional obligations of the Treaty of Waitangi (partnerships, participation and active protection)4. Demonstrate familiarity with assessment practices used by teachers in literacy and mathematics5. Identify and explain how to meet the literacy needs of children who have dyslexia. 6. Critically examine the phonological intervention strategies, particularly for low progress readers and writers7. Demonstrate and articulate knowledge and skills in the use of a range of digital technologies that engage students and advance their learning in literacy and mathematics8. Identify critical factors that enhance home-school partnerships in the literacy and mathematics classroom.
TECP212
TECP310
COMPULSORY ON-SITE INTENSIVE FOR ALL DISTANCE STUDENTS Students enrolled in TECP313-22YC1(D) are required to attend compulsory face-to-face sessions at an On-site Intensive (OSI) in ChristchurchAny costs, including travel, accommodation, childcare etc. associated with attendance at the OSI are met by the studentThere will also be an OSI day for Nelson and Rotorua students. The dates for these will be advised following negotiation with regional co-coordinators
Susanna Wilson
Jo Fletcher
NB: Students need to pass BOTH assignments to pass this course.
LITERACY RECOMMENDED READINGSBinks-Cantrell, E., Washburn, E., Joshi, M., & Hougen, M. (2012). Peter effect in the preparation of teading teachers. Scientific Studies of Reading, 16(6), 526 - 536. https://doi.org/10.1080/10888438.2011.601434 Cremin, T., Mottram, M., Collins, F., Powell, S., & Safford, K. (2009). Teachers as readers: building communities of readers. Literacy, 43(1), 11-19.Fletcher, J Parkhill, Faye, Gillon, Gail T; Motivating literacy learners in today's world http://ipac.canterbury.ac.nz/ipac20/ipac.jsp?menu; NZCER Press, 2010.Gillon, G. T. (2004). Phonological awareness: from research to practice. New York: Guilford Press.Glasswell, K., Parr, J., McNaughton, S. & Carpenter, M., (2003). Four ways to work againstyourself when conferencing struggling writers. Language Arts, 80(4), 291.Oakhill, J., & Cain, K. (2012). The precursors of reading ability in young readers: Evidence from a four-year longitudinal study Scientific Studies of Reading, 16(2), 91- 121. https://doi.org/ 10.1080/10888438.2010.529219Pressley, M. (2002). Children who experience problems in learning to read. In ReadingInstruction that works: The case of balanced teaching. (2nd ed.). (pp 66- 93), New York:Guilford.Ruddell, R. (2004). Researching the influential literacy teacher: characteristics, beliefs, strategies, and new research directions. In R. Ruddell & N. Unrau (Eds.), Theoretical models and processes of reading (5th ed., pp. 979-997). Newark, DE: International Reading Association.Soter, A. O., Wilkinson, I. A., Murphy, P. K., Rudge, L., Reninger, K., & Edwards, M. (2008). What the discourse tells us: Talk and indicators of high-level comprehension. International journal of educational research, 47, 372-391.MATHEMATICS REQUIRED READINGSRequired readings: These readings are posted on the LEARN site in Section three: maths readings and discussion. These need to be read for the mathematics assignment.Abercrombie, C. (2015). Teaching mathematics through a mixed ability approach. In R. Averill (Ed.), Mathematics and statistics in the middle years: Evidence and practice (pp. 99-115). Wellington, New Zealand: NZCER Press.Anthony, G., & Walshaw, M.(2007). Effective pedagogy in mathematics/pangarau.Best evidence synthesis iteration [BES]. Wellington, NZ: Ministry of Education.pp.113- 120.Askew, M. (2012). Transforming primary mathematics. London: Routledge.pp 128- 145.Averill, A., & Anderson, D.(2010). In R. Averill,& R. Harvey (Eds), Teaching primary school mathematics and statistics: evidence- based practice (pp. 167- 180). Wellington, New Zealand: NZCER press.Drake., M. & Enoka., S. (2015). Orchestrating whole-class discussion in mathematic s.·In R. Averill (Ed. ), Mathematics and statistics in the middle years: Evidence and practice (pp. 99- 115). Wellington, New Zealand: NZCER Press.Hunter,R. & Anthony,G. (2010). Developing mathematical inquiry and argumentation. In R. Averill,& R. Harvey (Eds), Teaching primary school mathematics and statistics: evidence- based practice (pp. 197- 206). Wellington, New Zealand: NZCER press.Sharma, S., Young - Loveridge,J., Taylor, M., & Hawera, N. (2011). The views of Pacifica students in New Zealand about communicating mathematically. Asia Pacific Journal of Education. 31(4),503-519. DOI:10.1080/02188791.2011.621685Walshaw, M., & Anthony, G. (2006). Classroom arrangements that benefit students. In M. Chinnappan,P. Grootenboer, & R. Zevenbergen, (Eds.), Identities, cultures and learning spaces. (Proceedings from the 29th annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, Adelaide, pp. 527 - 534). Adelaide: MERGA.You will be given a copy of:Alton-Lee, A., Hunter, R., Sinnema, C. & Pulegatoa-Diggins, C. (2012). BES Exemplar 1. Nga kete raukura - He Taiura. 1. Developing communities of mathematical inquiry. Wellington. Ministry of EducationYou will also need the following texts from previous mathematics education courses:Anthony, G & Walshaw,M. (2009). Effective pedagogy in mathematics. Educational Practices series19. Geneva. The International Academy of Education.Averill, R. & Harvey, R. (2010) (Eds). Teaching primary school mathematics and statistics: evidence based practice. Wellington. Ministry of Education.Numeracy project book 1 - 9Tataiako - Cultural competencies for teachers of Maori learners. You are required to download a copy of this document from www.minedu.govt.mz/the Ministry/Educationlnitiatives/Tataiako.aspx Recommended readingAskew, M; Transforming primary maths; Routledge, 2012.Averill, R (2015) (Eds). Mathematics and statistics in the middle years: Evidence and practice. Wellington. NZCER PressBoaler., J, & Munson., J, & Williams., C. (2018). Mindset mathematics, visualising and investigating big ideas, Grade 3. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.Boaler., J, & Munson., J, & Williams., C. (2018). Mindset mathematics, visualising and investigating big ideas, Grade 4. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.Boaler., J, & Munson., J, & Williams., C. (2018). Mindset mathematics, visualising and investigating big ideas, Grade 5. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.Chapin, S., O'Connor, C. & Anderson, N. (2009). Classroom discussions: using maths talk to help students learn (Grades K-6), 2nd ed. Sausalito, C: Maths Solutions Publication 5.Smith., M. & Stein., M.(2011). 5 practices for orchestrating productive mathematics discussions. Thousand Oaks, CA: NCTM, Corwin.Sullivan, Peter; Challenging maths tasks: unlocking the potential of all students; Oxford University Press. 2018Sullivan, Peter,1948-, Lilburn, Pat; Open-ended maths activities :using 'good' questions to enhance learning; Oxford University Press, 2017.
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All forms of cheating and dishonest practice are taken seriously and penalties will result. Students should refer to Regulation J of the General Course and Examination Regulations. Work submitted may be analysed by the software Turnitin, to check for plagiarism. Where there is evidence that cheating or plagiarism has occurred students will be awarded an X grade and the matter will be referred to the year level coordinator, and/or the Head of the School of Teacher Education.
Assessment procedures will follow the established policies of the Te Kaupeka Ako | Faculty of Education Assessment Guidelines. Grading ScaleGrade GPA MarksA+ 9 90 – 100A 8 85 – 89.99A- 7 80 – 84.99B+ 6 75 – 79.99B 5 70 – 74.99B- 4 65 – 69.99C+ 3 60 – 64.99C 2 55 – 59.99C- 1 50 – 54.99D 0 40 – 49.99E -1 0 – 39.99The score for each assessment item will be aggregated for the final grade. Normally a student will need to pass all assignments in a course. However, at the time of the examiner’s meeting when one of the grades for an assignment is just below the passing grade and the other grades are at a satisfactory level, the examiner may also consider factors such as attendance, engagement and the tertiary literacy standard of the assignment. In consultation, the examiner may decide to award the aggregated scores/grades. Assessment procedures will follow the policies of the Te Kaupeka Ako | Faculty of Education Assessment Guidelines. Final grades will be calculated and reported using the UC Common Grading Scale.
This BTchLn qualification is designed to prepare you for entry into the teaching profession. Attendance enables you to demonstrate key aspects from the Code of Professional Responsibility/Standards for the Teaching Profession (Teaching Council, New Zealand; 2017), specifically your commitment to the teaching profession and your commitment to learners. Subsequently attendance and participation at all scheduled course sessions, and independent engagement with associated course content, is a course requirement. Attendance and participation at the one day OSI session is compulsory. Students must notify lecturers prior to their absence (via email) with an explanation. Extended absence must be accompanied by a medical certificate or similar. Students with less than 80% attendance are at risk of not meeting the criteria for seeking credit in the course. The Course Lecturer may require evidence that they have actively engaged with the content and activities of the missed sessions. Evidence may include attendance and active participation at On-site Intensives, Adobe Connect (Webinar) sessions, accessing lecture recordings, participation in forum tasks, participation in educational setting/school visits and other requirements specified by the course coordinator. Lecturer may also ask to evaluate work completed in the Professional Mathematics Education workbook.
Formal and informal evaluation will take place in accordance with the relevant Course Evaluation Policy, to provide feedback to staff about the relevance and validity of what has been learned as well as the quality of course delivery.
The courses will be internally moderated in accordance with the processes adopted by the Te Kaupeka Ako | Faculty of Education. An examiners’ meeting will be held at the end of the course to determine the final grades and to ensure fairness and consistency.
All assignments must be submitted on or before the due date. If an assignment is late (without a prior arranged extension) then it will normally not be marked. However, if the course lecturer is notified within 24 hours of the due date and there is a genuine issue, for which evidence must be given, it may be considered but the assignment grade is usually restricted to a minimum passing grade (50%) for that assessment. If the assessment is late it is automatically excluded from a resubmission opportunity unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Tertiary literacy standard Assignments that do not meet a tertiary literacy standard will be marked but that mark will be sanctioned. The student will be given one opportunity to correct the assignment so that it demonstrates tertiary technical writing skills. These skills include the correct use of spelling (including the appropriate use of macrons when spelling Māori words), sentence structure, punctuation, paragraphing and the appropriate use of APA referencing. The corrected work must be resubmitted within seven calendar days.Once the work is at an appropriate tertiary literacy standard the sanction on the mark will be removed.
Extensions are reserved for exceptional circumstances only and are not granted automatically. The course lecturer responsible for the assessment must be contacted by email a minimum of two working days before the due date, and the application must be supported by relevant evidence (e.g. medical certificate, letter from counsellor). The student’s course lecturer will then make a recommendation to the course coordinator who will make a final decision. If an extension is granted there will normally be no resubmit given for that assignment. An extension will normally be for no more than two weeks and the date of the extension must be provided to the student in writing.Extensions will not be granted because of pressure of university study, e.g. several pieces of work being due around the same time. The procedure for extensions is fully outlined in the College of Education Health and Human Development Assessment Guidelines.
The decision to grant a resubmission will be made by the course lecturer in consultation with the course coordinator and will be subject to the student concerned having demonstrated a satisfactory level of course attendance and participation. Normally a resubmit will only be considered for assignments which meets most of the pass criteria and meets the tertiary literacy standards and which is within the ‘D’ range (40.00 – 49.99%). Assignments which have been resubmitted are restricted to a minimum passing grade (C- or 50%) for that assessment. Students may only be granted one resubmission per course.The timeframe for students resubmitting work will normally be no more than two weeks and the date of the resubmission must be provided to the student in writing.
Where for reasons beyond their control, students are prevented from completing an assessment or suffer significant impairment, they may apply for what is known as “special consideration”. University of Canterbury Special Consideration provisions may apply to impaired performance, non-completion of assessment items, and to late discontinuation (withdrawal) from a course. A detailed description of special consideration and materials to support the applications process are available at: Special Considerations Process. Generally speaking, applications for special considerations should be lodged within five working days of the due date of that assessment item. For more details on this, please refer to the Special Considerations Regulations. This information replaces any previous references to special consideration, Aegrotat or Backdated (Late) Withdrawal in the Course Information System, Learn or Course Outlines. If you are unclear about the implications or process please discuss with your Course Coordinator or contact the Student Advice team for assistance.
As well as attending classes, it is essential that all students regularly access the course Learn site. All course information such as the course kaupapa, notices, assessment information, required and recommended readings, audio recordings of some lectures, and other teaching resources etc. will be available on this site
Students will be expected to submit their assessments via the online assessment system in the Learn (Moodle) class site by 5.00pm on or before the due date. The lecturer may also ask students to submit assessment work through the software Turnitin, to check for plagiarism. If this option is available, students will submit work through Turnitin and obtain a report, after submitting assignments for marking via the Learn site.It is the responsibility of the students to check their Internet access and ability to submit their work via the online system. Any technical difficulties should be notified well in advance of the due date so that assistance can be provided or alternative arrangements can be negotiated. (Students who have unreliable internet access are advised to attend to this early in the course to prevent last minute pressures). For ICT help call our free call number 0508 UC IT HELP (0508 824 843) or on 03 369 5000. Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm (excluding public and university holidays).FLO students are to submit hard copy Assignments with a Cover Sheet to the Te Kaupeka Ako | Faculty of Education.By Hand:Deliver to, Assignment Room, Level 2, Rehua Building by 5.00pm, or time directed by the course lecturer, on or before the due date.By Mail:Send to;Student and Programme OfficeAssignmentsTe Kaupeka Ako | Faculty of EducationUniversity of CanterburyPrivate Bag 4800Christchurch 8140
Domestic fee $799.00
International fee $3,600.00
* 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.
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