2014 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Young children's mathematical development through participation in preschool activities as a cultural practice
| Project/Area Number |
24530995
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
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| Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
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| Section | 一般 |
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| Research Field |
Educaion
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| Research Institution | Tokyo Gakugei University |
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Principal Investigator |
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| Project Period (FY) |
2012-04-01 – 2015-03-31
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| Keywords | 数量発達 / 幼児 / 文化的実践 / 保育活動 |
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| Outline of Final Research Achievements |
Focusing on preschool activities as a cultural practice, this study aimed at examining the relationship between young children's mathematical development and Japanese preschool teacher's mathematical support. Preschool observation and teacher interview showed that teachers provided varieties of direct/indirect supports according to the children's level of mathematical understanding. With the emphasis on children's social development, autonomy and enjoyment in self-creation, teachers intentionally facilitated children's free activities, which often resulted in promoting children's mathematical behaviors.
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| Free Research Field |
発達心理学
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