الكاتب/ة الباحث/ة
Dr Fathi Ihmeideh
الناشر/المؤسسة
Routledge
تاريخ الإصدار
2022
الدولة
فلسطين
This study aims to examine how five-year-old children demonstrate their
learning through mathematical games in preschool settings in Palestine. It
also explored the perspectives of children and teachers of different stages
of play. The sample consisted of 90 children and 6 teachers. Children were
guided to a wide range of mathematical games. Children roamed freely
and explored by themselves at first, and then teachers provided
suitable environments and instructions to facilitate children’s
experiences and learning afterward. Qualitative research methods were
utilised using different research instruments, including observational
notes, teacher interviews, children interviews, and reflective journals.
The results show that mathematical games opened new horizons for
children to investigate, discover and create mathematical concepts. It
allowed children to use their creativity and develop their imagination,
skilfulness, and other strengths. The children learned scientific concepts,
and their problem-solving ability was enhanced and expanded. The
results also indicate that teachers were able to broaden their
perspectives regarding students’ learning abilities as they observed
children invent their games and express their interests with limited
support from their teachers. In light of these results, it is recommended
that children’s learning through play should be promoted in Palestinian
preschool settings.