Play-Based Mathematics Activities as a Resource for Changing Educator Attitudes and Practice
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3323371 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Caroline Cohrssen (0000-0003-2091-3125, The University of Melbourne, corresponding author), Amelia Church (0000-0002-2013-4888, The University of Melbourne), Collette Tayler (The University of Melbourne) |
| Year | 2016 |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Publication date | 2016-04-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | SAGE Open (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2158-2440 • E-ISSN: 2158-2440 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/2158244016649010 |
| OpenAlex | W2414841995 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 27 |
This multiple case study explored early childhood educators' implementation of a suite of play-based mathematics activities with children aged 3 to 5 years in six different early childhood education and care programs in Melbourne, Australia. Educators approached the enactment of the activities differently; however, those educators who used the activities reasonably frequently and with attention to the underpinning mathematical concepts reported an increase in their self-confidence in supporting children's mathematical thinking. For these educators, increasing self-confidence, in conjunction with children's enthusiasm, led to increased frequency and further gains in self-confidence. Some educators did not implement the activities and no change in attitude was observed. New ways to support early childhood mathematics teaching practice, as a means to challenge entrenched attitudes and beliefs, are needed
Developmental psychology · Early childhood · Early childhood education · Enthusiasm · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Underpinning · Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills · Computer Science · Education and Technology Integration · Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 0,43 |
| Citation span | 2019 - 2026 (8) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |