Mathematical Development in the Early Years

Cod y Modiwl
ED30320
Teitl y Modiwl
Mathematical Development in the Early Years
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2026/2027
Semester
Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Rosemary Cann
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Dr Panna Lloyd-Karlinger
Dr Stephen Atherton
Mr Prysor Davies
Hannah Mobbs
Dr Rosemary Cann

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Essay: 2000 Words 50%
Asesiad Semester Lesson Plan: 1200 Words 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Essay: All failed elements of the assessments must be retaken 2000 Words 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Lesson Plan: Lesson plan and justification. All failed elements of the assessments must be retaken. 1200 Words 50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Demonstrate an effective knowledge and understanding of young children's early mathematical development.
  2. Critically review and discuss the concepts, arguments and principles surrounding mathematical development.
  3. Critically examine the ways in which young children learn mathematics.
  4. Critically evaluate the effects of parents, teachers and government policies on early mathematical development.
  5. Demonstrate a critical engagement with relevant source material.

Disgrifiad cryno

Young children’s mathematical education is central to their later development of the subject. Exploring a range of issues, including mathematical confidence and anxiety, students will understand the significance that early mathematical experiences can have on children’s later mathematical learning. As part of the module, students will reflect critically on their own mathematical experiences and think about the impact that these may have had. In addition, pedagogical techniques for effective mathematics teaching will be explored, along with a critical consideration of the latest policy and guidance on mathematical learning.

Cynnwys

Workshops and seminars will cover the following themes:

Should we teach maths?
How should we teach maths?
How should we assess maths?
Why can maths make us anxious?
Where is maths placed in the curriculum?
What is the difference between maths and numeracy?
How do we meet different pupil needs in maths?
Can other subjects be used to teach maths?

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu Communication techniques are a vital element throughout lectures and seminars. Spoken communication throughout seminar activities. Written communication throughout written assessments.
Datrys Problemau An essential element in the process of critical assessment.
Gwaith Tim Seminar activities provide many opportunities for team work, including group presentations and debates.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun Feedback from the written assignment and personal reflection during seminar tasks encourage improved performance.
Rhifedd Occasional descriptive statistics in lectures and sources.
Sgiliau ymchwil Research is required for the main assessments and some of the seminar tasks.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth Written assignments should be word-processed and one of the seminar tasks requires the development of a PowerPoint presentation.

Nodau

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