ECUR302 Mathematics in The Early Years

For this assessment task you will need to construct a report that examines contemporary approaches to mathematics in the context of learning provision and pedagogical practice in early childhood contexts.

Ensure your report addresses the following:

Part A: Reflection and critique of your mathematical beliefs and values

• Critically reflect on your own memories of being a mathematical What beliefs, attitudes and emotions do you have about mathematics. What experiences have you had? How do you remember learning?

• Identify and discuss how these beliefs, attitudes, and emotions may impact your becoming an early childhood mathematics teacher.

Note: In this section of the report, you can use the pronoun 'I'

Part B: Early childhood mathematics and numeracy education

• Define and describe the following in relation to early childhood contexts:
• Mathematics
• Numeracy
• Discuss the historical and contemporary approaches to mathematics education in early childhood
• Outline the mathematical competence of young children

Part C: Theoretical foundations and development of mathematics thinking and concepts

Provide an overview of the following theoretical approaches and discuss their significance to the development of mathematics in young children.

• Behaviourism
• Nativism
• Constructivism
• Socio-cultural theory
• Constructionism