Mathematics from the Ground Up: An Emerging Model for Enriching Mathematical Learning for Children Aged 4-12 Using a School Garden Program

Autor/inn/en	Williams, P.; Morton, J. K.; Christian, B. J.
Titel	Mathematics from the Ground Up: An Emerging Model for Enriching Mathematical Learning for Children Aged 4-12 Using a School Garden Program
Quelle	In: Education 3-13, 51 (2023) 5, S.740-753 (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Christian, B. J.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0300-4279
DOI	10.1080/03004279.2021.2007159
Schlagwörter	Gardening; Mathematics Instruction; Teaching Methods; Learning Experience; Case Studies; Elementary School Students; Animal Husbandry; Teacher Attitudes; Journal Writing; Learning Processes; Food; Mixed Age Grouping; Authentic Learning; Foreign Countries; Preschool Children; Cooking Instruction; Retailing; Learning Readiness; Australia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Gartenarbeit; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Lernerfahrung; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Tierhaltung; Lehrerverhalten; Zeitschriftenaufsatz; Learning process; Lernprozess; Lebensmittel; Jahrgangsübergreifende Gruppe; Ausland; Pre-school age; Preschool age; Child; Children; Pre-school education; Preschool education; Vorschulalter; Kind; Kinder; Vorschulkind; Vorschulkinder; Vorschulerziehung; Vorschule; Warenwirtschaft; Lernbereitschaft; Australien
Abstract	Meaningful and enjoyable experiences are important in the education of children. In this qualitative case study, the garden program (incl. market garden shop, garden care, Kid's Kitchen, and chicken coop) in one Australian primary school was explored to determine its impact on the mathematical learning of children. Data were collected using focus groups (four student, three parent and three volunteer groups), three teacher interviews, weekly garden journal entries and, when possible, through observation. This program provided opportunities for enriched mathematical learning facilitated by: early exposure to mathematical applications through mixed-age groups at different stations; an authentic, real-life setting to apply mathematical learning; and the consolidation of mathematical experiences through weekly engagement. These program features were found to positively impact the mathematical readiness, attitudes and competence of students. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01