An example of developing mathematical pre-literacy in the context of using the Bee-bot digital tool

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Alternative codes found

RIV/61989592:15410/24:73629481

Result on the web

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Result language

angličtina

Original language name

An example of developing mathematical pre-literacy in the context of using the Bee-bot digital tool

Original language description

We encounter mathematics and mathematical concepts in our everyday lives. We need to count money, find out what time our bus leaves, weigh groceries. The foundation for later mathematical skills lies in the good development of pre-mathematical ideas in a child’s preschool years. just in this period we can lay a good foundation for their logical thinking and reasoning.In the article, we will be based on the results of the study entitled “Mathematics and Reading Preschool Literacy (MRPL1)”, in which 119 teachers from 72 kindergartens from different parts of the Czech Republic participated. The focus will be mainly on the use of modern robotic tools based on the trend of incorporating digital technologies into preschool education. (Uhlířová, END, 2022)It is encouraging that the teachers have shown interest in the new ideas. Activities related to Bee Bot interested them. Only a small portion of kindergarten teachers currently has bee bots at their disposal. Popularisation of the Bee-Bot and it’s usage would help get it in more kindergardens. Overall, however, they lack sufficient methodological support.Based on MRPL1 research findings, a pedagogical experiment was realised. A set of 5 educational preschool level activities was compiled with a focus on mathematical ideas development through work with Bee-Bot. Individual activities were graded 1-3 in levels of difficulty depending on age. All activities were verified in kindergarten pedagogical practice. Participant observation method was used. Children aged 3-7 took part in the experiment.We have coma to the conclusion, that the targeted inclusion of Bee-bot and other robotic toys in preschool education makes sense not only in scope of mathematical preliteracy development, but also aids other components of their cognitive development.

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

J_ost - Miscellaneous article in a specialist periodical

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

50301 - Education, general; including training, pedagogy, didactics [and education systems]

Project

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Continuities

S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach

Publication year

2024

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Name of the periodical

ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS EDUCATION JOURNAL

ISSN

2694-8133

e-ISSN

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Volume of the periodical

6

Issue of the periodical within the volume

6

Country of publishing house

CZ - CZECH REPUBLIC

Number of pages

8

Pages from-to

26-33

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EID of the result in the Scopus database

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