scholarly journals Teaching Young Children Early Mathematics through Music and Movement

Author(s):  
Kamariah Abu Bakar ◽  
Mohamad Azam Samsudin

The purpose of this study was to explore the integration of music and movement elements into young children’s mathematics classrooms. Using a qualitative approach, this research was a case study. Three teachers were purposely selected as participants for this study. The teachers were interviewed to gain information about the songs and movements they chose to employ into their instruction. Additionally, their lessons were observed to attain the ways they incorporated music and movement. These sessions were video recorded to gain a rich picture of the songs and movements incorporated as well as the benefits of such practice in the teaching and learning of mathematics. The findings from the interviews (with teachers), classroom observations, and photographs exhibited that the teachers used familiar, easy and simple songs to be incorporated in their instruction. It was also evident that embedding music and movement activities into young children's mathematics lessons had a positive impact on the students' learning of early mathematics. The students focused on what the teachers were doing and repeating after them. This enhanced their mathematics learning. The implication of this study is that mathematics instruction should be employed in a fun yet meaningful way by incorporating music and movement activities as teaching and learning activities. More importantly, is that children learn mathematics with understanding.

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Manono Mdluli

The poor performance of South African learners on national and international benchmark tests in mathematics and literacy has prompted the South African Department of Basic Education (DBE) to devise intervention strategies, one of which is the provision of workbooks for learners. This paper is based on a case study of six Grade 3 teachers’ use of DBE workbooks. Data from classroom observations and interviews are reported and analyzed in relation to literature on mathematical and pedagogical resources. The key finding is that teachers use the workbooks in disparate ways as a resource and that the majority of the teachers in the case study use the workbooks in ways that do not resonate with the DBE’s intentions. We argue that the provision of resources alone may not lead to improved teaching and learning in primary school mathematics classrooms and that pre-service and in-service teacher education programmes need to include a focus on how resources such as workbooks can be utilized optimally


2021 ◽  
Vol 104 ◽  
pp. 47-56
Author(s):  
Rossana Margaret Kadar Yanti ◽  
Oryza Lhara Sari ◽  
Rizjal Wahyu

Two main building Kalimantan Institute of Technology was established on an area of 3500 m2 on October 6, 2014 which serves as the infrastructure for teaching and learning activities of students. The rapid increase in the number of students each year results in an increase in the number of buildings as facilities for teaching and learning. This is the background for the development of the Kalimantan Institute of Technology area by adding five more lecture buildings to support teaching and learning activities for 3500 students. The expansion area for five more lecture buildings is currently under construction in the area of ​​the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The function of the land area has been change due to building construction resulted in an increase in runoff discharge. This condition certainly affects the region if not handled properly. Increased runoff discharge will affect inundation or flooding in the area if it is not equipped with a drainage system as needed. This research is one alternative solution given. This research is in the form of a study on the implementation of a drainage master plan that aims to obtain drainage dimensions such as drainage width, drainage length and drainage depth by observing runoff due to rainwater using the concept of environmentally friendly drainage. The research obtained from the dimensions of tertiary canals with dimensions of 0.10-0.30 meters, secondary channels 0.30-0.45 meters and primary channels 0.35-0.70 meters with the discharge area of ​​the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences ITK is 1.18 m3/ sec.


2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 987
Author(s):  
Devi Merina Tuz Sa’diyah ◽  
Ahmad Ahmad ◽  
Nilna Sa’adayah

<p>The focus of this research is to describe the strategy of adversity quotient for the management of the Community Learning Activity Center (PKBM) to develop innovations in turning barriers into opportunities for non-formal education programs. Qualitative research with this type of case study was carried out at PKBM Mentari, using structured interviews as the primary data collection method, in order to obtain primary data and document matrix methods to obtain secondary data. the data were analyzed using interactive techniques belonging to Miles and Huberman with the stages of data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results of this study are the adversity quotient strategy that generally implemented by PKBM is very good, this can be seen from the indicators including: 1) Organizing learning activities flexibly in terms of time, so that it does not interfere with the daily activities of the community; 2) Provide learning at affordable costs so as not to burden the community in participating in learning; 3) Making the community the main partner in the continuation of teaching and learning activities at PKBM and 4) Building synergies with local village officials. The relatively short research time is the main limitation in compiling this study, so that it only maximizes the statements of the main informants. </p><p><strong> </strong></p>


2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Usmadi Usmadi ◽  
Hayatul Hasanah ◽  
Ergusni Ergusni

This study is motivated by the issues found in observations at school, where the daily teaching activities carried out by teachers show that; teaching and learning activities are classical, the teacher only stands or sits in front of the class, the direct relationship between the teacher and students is rare, and students tend to behave passively, such as coming, listening, reading and writing. To overcome this issues, the researchers conducted a research by applying a three-step type of cooperative learning model interview in learning mathematics in the class. The purpose of this study is to reveal the activities and learning outcomes of students after applying the three-step interview type cooperative learning model. From the results of the study it was found that the learning activities of students during the application of the three step interview cooperative learning model increased at each meeting. Thus it can be concluded that the mathematics learning outcomes of students with learning by applying a three-step interview type cooperative learning model is better than those who do not apply the techniques.


Author(s):  
Aidi Muthoharoh Nur ◽  
Muniroh Munawar ◽  
Ismatul Khasanah

hasil matematika menunjukkan hasil yang kurang memuaskan karena anak tidak terlibat secara langsung dan kurang minat untuk belajar matematika. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui pengaruh bermain peran terhadap kemampuan matematika awal anak. Hasil perhitungan menunjukkan uji-t untuk uji satu pihak dengan taraf kesalahan 5%, maka harga t tabel = 1,761. Maka dapat dilihat t hitung =23.784 lebih besar dari pada t tabel = 1,761. Dengan demikian Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima. bahwa terdapat pengaruh bermain peran terhadap kemampuan matematika awal di RA IT Al-firdaus. penelitian ini saran yang dapat disampaikan adalah supaya bermain peran dengan matematika awal anak dapat digunakan sebagai salah satu alternatif guru dalam kegiatan belajar mengajar.Kata kunci : bermain peran, matematika awal.Abstract               The encouraging background of this research is that the results of mathematics show unsatisfactory results because the child is not directly involved and is less interested in learning mathematics. The purpose of this research is to know the influence of role play on the early mathematics ability of the child. The calculation results show t-test for one-party test with 5% error rate, then price t table = 1.761. Then can be seen t arithmetic = 23.784 is greater than t table = 1.761. Thus Ho is rejected and Ha accepted. that there is an influence of role play on early mathematical abilities in RA IT Al-paradise. the suggestion that can be submitted is that to play the role with the early mathematics of children can be used as an alternative teacher in teaching and learning activities.


2017 ◽  
pp. 888-918
Author(s):  
Klara Bolander Laksov ◽  
Charlotte Silén ◽  
Lena Engqvist Boman

In this case study, the introductory course in an international masters program in medical education (MMedEd) called “Scholarship of Medical Education” is described. Some of the background to why the MMedEd was started and the underlying ideas and principles of the program are provided. The individual course, which consists of 10 weeks part time study on-line with an introductory face to face meeting, is described in terms of the intentions and pedagogical principles underlying the design, the teaching and learning activities, and how the students were supported to achieve the intended learning activities, as well as the challenges and concerns that arose throughout and after the course. Finally, some solutions to these problems are discussed.


Author(s):  
David M. Antonacci ◽  
Nellie Modaress ◽  
Edward Lee Lamoureux ◽  
David Thomas ◽  
Timothy Allen

User-created virtual worlds are emerging technologies with rapidly growing acceptance in education. Of the various reported educational uses of these virtual worlds, the focus of this chapter is on virtual worlds for constructivist learning activities, because this use has application to many real-life courses and has the potential to transform teaching and learning. To assist educators with recognizing and understanding virtual world learning activities, Antonacci & Modaress (2005, 2008) developed the Interaction-Combinations Integration model. However, this model has not been studied in actual virtual-world learning practice. Using a case study method, this chapter examines the usefulness of this model to organize and describe actual virtual world learning activities, provides additional learning activity examples, and describes what was needed to implement and conduct these learning activities.


2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 662
Author(s):  
Johri Sabaryati ◽  
Zulkarnain Zulkarnain ◽  
M. Isnaini ◽  
Abdul Manan

ABSTRAKDitengah merebah wabah Covid-19 ini,kegiatan belajar mengajar di sekolah sangat tidak efektif. Fasilitas internet yang dimiliki oleh sekolah belum dimanfaatkan secara optimal, karena penggunaannya masih terbatas pada kegiatan mencari sumber referensi dan penambahan bahan ajar.Padahal kehadiran internet memmiliki dampak positif yaitu lebih dimudahkannya proses belajar mengajar antara guru dan siswa. Penggunaan aplikasi  multimedia interaktif online dapat mempermudah para siswa dapat mengakses secara online dari berbagai tempat. Sehingga dapat menjadi solusi untuk mengatasi kondisi siswa yang diliburkan karena kasus covid-19. Guru dan siswa masih bisa tetap melakukan pembelajaran dengan tetap stay at home untuk kebaikan dan kesehatan bersama. Dalam multimedia interaktif online (MI-O) ini terdapat tugas proyek. sehingga meningkatkan kemampuan pemecahan masalah, meningkatkan kecakapan kolaboratif, meningkatkan keterampilan mengelola sumber. Siswa dan guru tidak perlu hadir secara fisik di kelas (classroom meeting), karena siswa dapat mempelajari bahan ajar dan mengerjakan tugas-tugas pembelajaran serta ujian dengan cara mengakses jaringan komputer yang telah ditetapkan secara online. Pada Pembuatan MI-O ini berjalan sangat antusias karena banyak guru belum familiar mendengar istilah Adobe Animate CC dan Web Hosting SWF sehingga terbentuk komunitas belajar aktif untuk kegiatan pembelajaran. Kegiatan pengabdian pada masyarakat ini dilakukan di MTs NW Putra Narmada Desa Lembuak Kecamatan Narmada Kabupaten Lombok Barat NTB. Kata kunci: belajar aktif; multimedia interaktif online; berbasis proyek ABSTRACTIn the midst of the Covid-19 outbreak, teaching and learning activities in schools are very ineffective. Internet facilities that are owned by schools have not been utilized optimally, because their use is still limited to finding reference sources and adding teaching materials. Even though the presence of the internet has a positive impact, namely making the teaching and learning process easier between teachers and students. The use of online interactive multimedia applications can make it easier for students to access online from various places. So that it can be a solution to overcome the conditions of students who were closed due to the Covid-19 case. Teachers and students can still learn by staying at home for the common good and health. In this online interactive multimedia (MI-O) there are project tasks. thus increasing problem-solving skills, increasing collaborative skills, improving resource management skills. Students and teachers do not need to be physically present in class (classroom meeting), because students can study teaching materials and do learning assignments and exams by accessing predefined computer networks online. The MI-O was very enthusiastic because many teachers were not familiar with the terms ADOBE ANIMATE CC and WEB HOTING SWF so that an active learning community was formed for learning activities. This community service activity was carried out at MTs NW Putra Narmada, Lembuak Village, Narmada District, West Lombok Regency, NTB. Keywords: active learning; online interactive multimedia; project based.


Author(s):  
Taufiqulloh Dahlan ◽  
Junaidi Junaidi ◽  
Zulkifli Zulkifli ◽  
Amila Amila ◽  
Indri Puspita ◽  
...  

This study aims to examine the effect of teaching program activities to see the effectiveness of student learning at SD Negeri 1 Membalong. During the COVID-19 pandemic, teaching and learning activities were shifted to face-to-face learning. Students learn by using various features provided on the internet. For approximately 1 year studying at home, over time now several schools have implemented a new normal and have carried out face-to-face learning activities, one of which is at SD Negeri 1 Membalong while still paying attention to health protocols. Campus teaching program activities are one of the activities that help teachers in teaching and learning activities, administration and introduction of technology. This campus teaching activity is a program designed by Nadiem Makarim which involves students going directly to schools located in 3T areas (frontier, outermost, remote). This activity has a positive impact on students and schools involved in this activity. The purpose of this article is to see how influential this teaching activity program is, then examine how effectively students study at SD Negeri 1 Membalong during the pandemic. This study uses an interactive qualitative method with complete data collection using observations, interviews and documentation during activities at SD Negeri 1 Membalong.


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