Binding: Paperback
Description: Supporting Early Mathematical Development is an essential text for current Early Years practitioners and students offering an excellent blend of theory and practice that will enable you to provide successful mathematical education for children from birth to eight years old. Charting the delivery of mathematical development in Playgroups Children's Centres Nurseries and Primary Schools it forges links between current practice and fundamental Early Years principles and makes suggestions for creating effective pedagogies in maths teaching. Promoting mathematical development through play - based learning this book presents: a wealth of practical multi - sensory teaching strategies instructional methodologies activity ideas incorporating play books songs cookery and the outdoors examples of children's work advice on translating theory into practice questions for reflective practice. Throughout the book Caroline Mc Grath breaks down the complexity of teaching and learning mathematics into simple steps and guides readers through possible gaps in their knowledge bringing fresh enthusiasm to teaching mathematics. This is an invaluable resource for practitioners and trainee teachers wishing to strengthen their mathematical teaching and professional practice or for students on a wide range of Early Years courses.
Title: Supporting Early Mathematical Development Practical Approaches To Play - Based Learning
Author(s): Mcgrath Caroline (City Of Bristol College Uk)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780415491617
Pages: 264 Pages, 10 Tables, Black And White; 25 Halftones, Black And White
Publication Date: 7/5/2010
Category: Teaching Skills & Techniques