Ema Mamede, Isabel Vasconcelos Abstract This study analyzes children’s understanding of the inverse relationship between size and number of parts when fractions and division situations are involved. A survey by questionnaire was conducted with 42 Portuguese fourth-graders trying to address… Read More ›
2016
The Symmetry Concept of the Basic Education Teachers
Cláudia Maia-Lima, Angela Couto Abstract The curricular changes that have occurred with the Mathematics syllabus of 2007 and 2013 showed, among other situations, the introduction of new contents and the conceptual change of symmetry. For the teachers, these changes require scientific updates… Read More ›
Math Trails: Meaningful Mathematics Outside the Classroom With Pre-Service Teachers
Ana Barbosa, Isabel Vale Abstract This paper presents a study about the potential of the construction of math trails as a non-formal context in the teaching and learning of mathematics. This research is of qualitative nature and was developed with… Read More ›
Intercultural Competencies: to What Extent Were They Explicitly Promoted During an Intensive Study Programme
Karen Hudson Abstract Engagement in short study abroad experiences in the form of an Intensive Study Programmes is a popular aspect of many Initial Teacher Education Programmes. Due to the short timeframe that these programme operate in it is possible… Read More ›
Beyond the Observable. Design Research for a Conversation Guideline
Tom Schoemaker, Naomi Hoogenberg, Fedor de Beer Abstract For children, it is difficult to express their subconscious images. For teachers, it is difficult to be sensitive to these images. Both are important if you want to help a pupil with… Read More ›
The Swimming Pool. The Teachers Role in the Didactics of Dialogue School, Using Godly Play
Tom Schoemaker, Fedor de Beer Abstract In regard to guiding a child in his own life philosophical development, a research-group of HAN University designed the didactic principles of Dialogue School. In this project different ideas and methods were tried and… Read More ›
Secular Students in a Religious Environment. Oslo-Students on Internship in Africa
Geir Hoaas Abstract Early Childhood students may participate in a 3 months internship in 3 African countries. We have challenged a group of students from the last 5 years of the program to respond to how they experienced the religious… Read More ›
The Impact of Music Activities in a Multi-Sensory Room for Children with Multiple Disabilities on Developing Positive Emotions: a Case Study
Liza Lee, Tz Yuan Li Abstract The idea of a multi-sensory environment (MSE) is not only to provide stimulation for users with disabilities, but also to be calming. Through many studies by the research team, the results had proven the… Read More ›
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