Course: Mathematical Games in Kindergarten

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Course title Mathematical Games in Kindergarten
Course code USP/UP5MH
Organizational form of instruction Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Pavelková Marie, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
- Didactic game. - Game and educational game. - Math game. - Basic attributes of mathematical game. - Different typologies of mathematical games. - Mathematical fairy tales. - Puzzle games in mathematics. - Strategic games in mathematics. - Brain teasers. - Social games and their potential use in kindergarten.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization), Practice exercises
  • Preparation for course credit - 10 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 20 hours per semester
  • Term paper - 20 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 10 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Not specified
Not specified
learning outcomes
explain basic concepts related to the math game
explain basic concepts related to the math game
describe the basic attributes of a mathematical game
describe the basic attributes of a mathematical game
define methods for solving problems that integrate elements of mathematics
define methods for solving problems that integrate elements of mathematics
describe the importance of logic games in teaching mathematics
describe the importance of logic games in teaching mathematics
explain the use of mathematical games in preschool education
explain the use of mathematical games in preschool education
Skills
design a math game with math elements
design a math game with math elements
design math game levels
design math game levels
determine the organizational form in the implementation of mathematical games
determine the organizational form in the implementation of mathematical games
suggest different solutions to the puzzle game
suggest different solutions to the puzzle game
reflect on the contribution of the implication of the mathematical game to preschool education
reflect on the contribution of the implication of the mathematical game to preschool education
teaching methods
Knowledge
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
assessment methods
Analysis of the student's performance
Analysis of educational material
Analysis of the student's performance
Analysis of the student's portfolio
Analysis of the student's portfolio
Analysis of educational material
Recommended literature
  • Ficová, L., & Žilková, K. Charakteristika hry Quarto s akcentom na špecifiká matematiky v primárnom vzdelávaní. Plzeň: Západočeská univerzita., 2011.
  • Jančařík, A. Hry v matematice.. Praha: Univerzita Karlova v Praze., 2007.
  • Koťátková, S. Hry v mateřské škole v teorii a praxi.. Praha: Grada, 2005.
  • Opravilová, E. Předškolní pedagogika. Praha: Grada, 2016.
  • Svobodová, E., Vachova, A., & Vitecková, M. Do školky za zvířátky: metodika práce s příběhy v MŠ.. Praha: Portál, 2012.


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