Course: Developing Mathematical Thinking 2

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Course title Developing Mathematical Thinking 2
Course code KMT/MM2Q
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
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)
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course introduces basic method for developing young children's mathematical abilities. The goal is to train teacher (esp. primary school 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 RMP2 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
Mark, Oral exam

active participation in the lessons, elaboration and submitting of a seminar paper, oral exam.
Recommended literature
  • Divíšek, J. (1987). Metodika rozvíjení matematických představ v mateřské škole. Praha.
  • Kaslová, M. (2010). Předmatematické činnosti v předškolním vzdělávání. 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
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching kindergarten (BB17) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching kindergarten (BB18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter