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For this assessment task you will need to construct a report that examines contemporary approaches to mathematics in the context of learning provision and pedagogical practice in early childhood contexts.
Ensure your report addresses the following:
Part A: Reflection and critique of your mathematical beliefs and values
Critically reflect on your own memories of being a mathematical learner. What beliefs, attitudes and emotions do you have about mathematics. What experiences have you had? How do you remember learning?
Identify and discuss how these beliefs, attitudes, and emotions may impact your becoming an early childhood mathematics teacher.
Note: In this section of the report, you can use the pronoun 'I'
Part B: Early childhood mathematics and numeracy education
Define and describe the following in relation to early childhood contexts:
Mathematics
Numeracy
Discuss the historical and contemporary approaches to mathematics education in early childhood
Outline the mathematical competence of young children
Part C: Theoretical foundations and development of mathematics thinking and concepts
Provide an overview of the following theoretical approaches and discuss their significance to the development of mathematics in young children.
Behaviourism
Nativism
Constructivism
Socio-cultural theory
Constructionism