Full Description
This Open Access book provides an overview of research being undertaken in Europe about young children's (1-8 years old) mathematics education. Exploring a wide variety of different environments wherein mathematics concepts in childhood education, this book encompasses the most important findings of the POEM6 conference. Following feedback at the conference, participants have the opportunity to expand the papers into full length book chapters, which will then be peer-reviewed. This book is especially suited for educators and researchers interested in the development of mathematical conceptualizations in early childhood educational environments.
Contents
Section 1. Setting the scene for understanding the nature of international experiences.- 1. The philosophical and contextual underpinnings of international immersion programs, successes, and failures.- 2. The role of international placements in teacher education programs.- 3. The value of international placements in supporting cultural understanding in teacher education - a review of the literature.- 4. Igniting the spark: The role of innovative partnerships in supporting quality graduates.- 5. Embedding Research Outcomes within International Engagement.- 6. "... so out of my comfort zone!": Learning how to be in a community of practice.- 7. Broadening the academics' perspectives for teaching diversity.- 8. Bringing the learning home: Exploring the impact of International professional experience.- Section 2. International case studies.- 9. Establishing and implementing an international focused school-university partnership - stakeholder perceptions.- 10. An international perspective to professional experience: a collaboration between an Australian and South Korean initial education provider.- 11. Immersions in Islamic Art: The Malaysian Expeditions, 2017-2018.- 12. Dynamics Between Australian Physical Education Pre-service Teachers and Host Communities in Asian Schools - A Social Exchange Perspective.- 13. "The Awakening": Australian pre-service teachers' reflections on their experiences of an international immersion experience 12 months later.- 14. Exploring the use of virtual observation supporting pre-service teachers on school placement in Ireland and Australia.- 15. Habitus and Colonialism: Journeys through Japan.- Section 3. The final word - The view from the other side.- 16. Bridging Cultures: Examining Host Perspectives in Samoa's Study Abroad Programs through Reciprocity, Relationships and Responsibilities.
