Overview
Beyond 1, 2, 3 is a comprehensive collection providing an overview of important topics within the field of early childhood mathematics education in Canada. Chapters include a mix of theory and practice and feature rich pedagogical tools including, a set of learning objectives, key terms, and discussion questions.Authored by expert contributors from across Canada, the foundational opening section includes chapters on how to support curiosity in early mathematics learning; understanding, assessing, and building children's early number skills; principles for teaching early mathematics with manipulatives; and an overview of the typical characteristics and cognitive processes of students with mathematics learning disabilities. Section two highlights play as a tool to build spatial thinking and abstract ideas, while demonstrating practical examples of how to integrate assessment into math play. Section three explores a touchscreen technology program called TouchCounts and practical ideas for how coding can support early mathematics learning. Section four ties together the other sections with emphasis on the role of parents and the community in encouraging early math learning through different practices that may be used at home and in community-based programs. Beyond 1, 2, 3 is an important text for primary and elementary mathematics education courses offered in Bachelor of Education and Early Childhood Education programs, and is also a professional learning resource for teachers and early childhood educators.
Full Product Details
Author: Alexandra Youmans ,
Lynda Colgan
Publisher: Canadian Scholars
Imprint: Canadian Scholars
Weight: 0.255kg
ISBN: 9781773384054
ISBN 10: 1773384058
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 31 May 2024
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
"Read this book and meet a stellar lineup of Canada's top experts in early mathematics learning. Explore research-supported instructional practices to enrich young children's mathematical minds and introduce them to the wonderfully wide world of mathematics.""—Dr. Beverly Caswell, Former Director of the Robertson Program for Inquiry-Based Teaching in Mathematics and Science, University of Toronto""Beyond 1, 2, 3: Strengthening Early Mathematics Education provides early years educators with the theoretical foundations and pedagogical possibilities to create mathematics curriculum that will engage and inspire young learners. Organized into explorations of learning environments, play, technology, and family and community engagement, its chapters bring together mathematical content and contexts including outdoor and land-based learning, coding, and STEM, and uniquely share the practice and research of Canadian mathematics educators and scholars.—Dr. Susan Jagger, Associate Professor, School of Early Childhood Studies, Toronto Metropolitan University ""This book covers many bases—different pedagogical approaches, varied ways to engage children, beneficial ways to bring coding and technology to these classrooms, and the importance of parents and guardians. This book is rich with ideas that, collectively, illustrate where fully developed instruction for young children currently resides in mathematics.""—Dr. Timothy Sibbald, Professor, Schulich School of Education, Nipissing University"
Author Information
Dr. Alexandra (Sandy) Youmans is a Continuing Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Education at Queen's University. Dr. Lynda Colgan is a Professor Emerita in the Faculty of Education at Queen's University.
