In this course we cover the following topics:
Chapter 1: Constructivism
Lesson 1: What is constructivism
Lesson 2: Individual constructivism
Lesson 3: Social constructivism
Chapter 2: Stages of mathematical development
Lesson 1: Sensory-motor stage
Lesson 2: Pre-operational stage
Lesson 3: Concrete operational stage
Lesson 4: Formal-operational stage
Chapter 3: Types of mathematical knowledge
Lesson 1: Physical knowledge
Lesson 2: Social knowledge
Lesson 3: Logical-mathematical knowledge
Lesson 4: Distinction between social and logical-mathematical knowledge
Chapter 4: Number Sense
Lesson 1: What is number sense
Lesson 2: Why it matters
Lesson 3: How do I teach number sense?
Chapter 5: Patterns
Lesson 1: Types of patterns
Lesson 2: Why it matters
Lesson 3: Activities to practice patterns
Chapter 6: Other important math concepts in preschool
Lesson 1: What do my policies say?
ELDA document (0-5 years)
CAPS Document (Grade R)
Lesson 2: Space and form
Lesson 3: Measurement
Lesson 4: Data handling
Chapter 7: How do I make mathematics practical?
Lesson 1: Work concretely
Lesson 2: Perceptual skills that precede mathematics
Lesson 3: Mathematical apparatus (p.2/8 Guide 1) (discover yourself – apply in real situations)
