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| Overview |
| Learning mathematics for 3-6 year olds can often be reduced to worksheets, cute activities and rote learning. Our four weeks together explore the pedagogy of mathematising - honouring young children’s capacity to engage as mathematicians to explore and make sense of the mathematics that surrounds them. We will explore mathematics through the lenses of play, playful learning and inquiry, balancing theory with practical strategies and examples from learning spaces. |
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| Weekly Overview: |
Week 1 - Mathematics in young children’s lives
- How we view young children
- Mathematising
- The discipline of mathematics and transdisciplinary connections
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Week 2 - Inquiry into, about and through mathematics
- Different types of play
- Ways to nurture a culture of inquiry
- The mathematics in children’s routines
Week 3 - Conceptual mathematics
- What concepts are
- The connections between mathematical understanding, processes, skills and knowledge
- Strategies to teach mathematics conceptually
Week 4 - Playful maths
- Pedagogy to promote playful mathematics
- Our role as educators
- Number sense
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| Potential Audience: |
| For educators 3 - 6 years. |
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| About Sean Walker |
| Sean has been teaching for 30 years and is currently teaching a mixed-age class (3-5 year olds) for the second year after teaching Kindergarten (5-6 year olds) for four years. He is the GLL (Grade Level Leader) for Early Years at his school in Paris, France. Sean is certified to lead CBCI (Concept-based curriculum and instruction) workshops based on the work of Lynn Erickson as well as PYP workshops for the IB. Previously, Sean has been a maths coordinator and worked with the national curriculum in the UK and a state curriculum in the USA. Sean is passionate about play, playful learning and inquiry to nurture children’s curiosity and excitement about learning and the world they live in. |
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| Dates & Timings |
February 27th, March 6th, 13th & 20th, 2027
Each session is for 2 hours.
London 7:00 am | Zurich 8:00 am | Dubai 11:00 am
India 12:30 pm | Hong Kong 3.00 pm
Note: This workshop will not be recorded
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| Investment |
USD 400
Includes: Certificate of Participation for 10 Professional Development Hours. |
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 USD 400 Closing Date 5th November 2026 |
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| USD 500 Closing Date 1st November 2026 |
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| February 16th, 18th, 23rd & 25th, 2027 |
| USD 450 Closing Date 16th February 2027 |
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