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The aim of this thesis was to find ways that I, as curriculum leader, could enhance the teaching ... more The aim of this thesis was to find ways that I, as curriculum leader, could enhance the teaching and learning of mathematics for preschool children. The children involved attend the Irish Government funded Early Childhood Care and Education scheme at my Early Year’s Care and Education setting. Underpinning this study was the desire to act in congruence with my epistemological and ontological values. I had observed and reflected upon the provision of early year’s mathematics teaching and learning in the preschool classrooms in my setting, and had uncovered a problem area. I found there was very little mathematical play, and thus minimal mathematics teaching and learning occurring. This was disappointing, given my epistemological and ontological beliefs, which are firmly rooted in Froebelian values of mathematical concepts, collaborative play, and the joy of learning. I strongly believe that early mathematical confidence and ability is beneficial to later academic success for all chil...
The aim of this thesis was to find ways that I, as curriculum leader, could enhance the teaching ... more The aim of this thesis was to find ways that I, as curriculum leader, could enhance the teaching and learning of mathematics for preschool children. The children involved attend the Irish Government funded Early Childhood Care and Education scheme at my Early Year’s Care and Education setting. Underpinning this study was the desire to act in congruence with my epistemological and ontological values. I had observed and reflected upon the provision of early year’s mathematics teaching and learning in the preschool classrooms in my setting, and had uncovered a problem area. I found there was very little mathematical play, and thus minimal mathematics teaching and learning occurring. This was disappointing, given my epistemological and ontological beliefs, which are firmly rooted in Froebelian values of mathematical concepts, collaborative play, and the joy of learning. I strongly believe that early mathematical confidence and ability is beneficial to later academic success for all chil...