Course: Developing Mathematical Thinking 1

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Course title Developing Mathematical Thinking 1
Course code KMT/KPM1Q
Organizational form of instruction Exercise
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Dofková Radka, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Stopenová Anna, PaedDr. Ph.D.
  • Uhlířová Martina, RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
The course introduces students to fundamental terms of elemental mathematics, and their use at the beginning of primary school attendance. Natural numbers in the curriculum of mathematics in primary schools. Basic geometrical formations.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
Learning outcomes
The course introduces basic method for developing young children's mathematical abilities. The goal is to train teacher (esp. preschool educators) to develop children's critical, analytic and mathematical thinking.
Students will acquire the ability to develop mathematical skills of preprimary school pupils. The knowledge gained in the RMP1K course of study is a prerequisite to successful studies in other subjects and shall be applied in the students? teaching practice
Prerequisites
Foundation mathematics in extent basic and central school

Assessment methods and criteria
Seminar Work

Active participation in the classes; a seminar paper (including its presentation during the lessons).
Recommended literature
  • Divíšek, J. (1987). Metodika rozvíjení matematických představ v mateřské škole. Praha.
  • Divíšek, J. (1987). Metodika rozvíjení matematických představ v mateřské škole. Praha.
  • Kaslová, M. (2010). Předmatematické činnosti v předškolním vzdělávání. Praha.
  • Kaslová, M. (2010). Předmatematické činnosti v předškolním vzdělávání. Praha.
  • Kollariková, Z., Pupala, B. (2001). Předškolní a primární pedagogika. Praha.
  • KOLLARIKOVÁ, Z., PUPALA, B. (2001). Předškolní a primární pedagogika. Praha : Portál.
  • Opravilová, E., Filcík, G. (1995). Než půjdeš do školy I a II. Praha.


Study plans that include the course
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