Number in the Nursery and Infant School

First published in 1937, this title surveys the teachings of Froebel, Montessori and Dewey, the prevalent theories in education at the time, and takes elements from each in order to outline a new method. The author was closely associated with infant-school work over a number of years.

List of contents

Preface. Note. 1. General Principles 2. Number in the Nursery School, Three-Five Years 3. Number Arising from Projects 4. Number as Subject 5. The Measuring Unit 12 6. The Measuring Unit 12 (continued) 7. Weights and Measures 8. Fractions 9. Notation 10. Addition and Subtraction of Larger Numbers 11. Addition and Subtraction of Money 12. Multiplication Tables 13. Multiplication and Division 14. Some Practical Suggestions. Conclusion. Index.

Summary

First published in 1937, this title surveys the teachings of Froebel, Montessori and Dewey, the prevalent theories in education at the time, and takes elements from each in order to outline a new method. The author was closely associated with infant-school work over a number of years.

Product details

• Authors: Evelyn E. Kenwrick, Kenwrick Evelyn E.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.11.2024
• EAN: 9781032356747
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3235674-7
• No. of pages: 262
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Early Years
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; EDUCATION / General, History of Education, Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints, Philosophy & theory of education, Psychological theory & schools of thought, Teaching of a specific subject, Pre-school & kindergarten, Educational: Mathematics & numeracy, Pre-school and kindergarten, Educational: Mathematics and numeracy, progressive education