Mathematics Education in the Early Years : Results From the POEM2 Conference, 2014

Builds on topics discussed in Early Mathematics Learning - Selected Papers of the POEM 2012 Conference Examines various perspectives on early mathematics education Considers theoretical possibilities for the future of early mathematics education This book presents chapters based on papers presented at the second POEM conference on early mathematics learning. These chapters broaden the discussion about mathematics education in early childhood, by exploring the debate about construction versus instruction. Specific sections investigate the teaching and learning of mathematical processes and mathematical content, early childhood teacher development, transitions for young children between home and preschool, between home and school and between preschool and school. The chapters use a range of innovative theoretical and methodological approaches which will form an interesting basis for future research in this area. Topics Mathematics Education Learning and Instruction