Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 hours |
| Seminars / Tutorials |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | 1 x 3000 word essay- assignment 1 | 50% |
| Semester Assessment | 1 x 3000 word essay- assignment 2 | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | All failed elements of the assessments must be retaken if the students average mark falls below the required pass mark of 40 % New assignment titles will be issued 1 x 3000 word essay | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | All failed elements of the assessments must be retaken if the students average mark falls below the required pass mark of 40 % New assignment titles will be issued 1 x 3000 word essay | 50% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Demonstrate an effective knowledge and understanding of young children's early mathematical development.
Critically review and discuss the concepts, arguments and principles surrounding mathematical development.
Critically examine the ways in which young children learn mathematics.
Critically evaluate the effects of parents, teachers and government policies on early mathematical development.
Demonstrate a critical engagement with relevant source material.
Brief description
This module is designed to develop students' understanding of the young children's mathematical development and the theoretical framework and practical implications for the mathematical education of young children
Content
Lecture and seminar 1: Mathematics education : historical overview
Lecture and seminar 2: The way children learn mathematics
Lecture and seminar 3: Teaching mathematics
Lecture and seminar 4: The role of adults in relation to mathematical development
Lecture and seminar 5: Early Learning Goals for mathematical development
Lecture and seminar 6: Mathematics in the National Curriculum
Lecture and seminar 7: The effect of family and other values and beliefs on mathematical development
Lecture and seminar 8: Language and mathematics
Lecture and seminar 9: Gender and mathematics
Lecture and seminar 10: The Numeracy Hour
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6