Early Childhood Education focusing on Mathematics and Technology
This course provides an introduction to the field of mathematics and technology in preschool. It covers both children’s and students’ own relationships to mathematics and technology, as well as mathematics and technology in relation to norms in society. The course considers children’s mathematical activities and exploration in their daily lives
In the course mathematics is understood as language and is studied using an exploratory approach, practical-aesthetic expression, play and dance. The course content is discussed in relation to different learning theories and knowledge traditions in relation to mathematics and technology, as well as the task of the preschool teacher and the objectives of the curriculum:
- the importance of play for children’s use of mathematics
- how children create meaning from the study of signs and symbols
- various practical-aesthetic approaches that stimulate mathematics and technology
- how to stimulate and challenge children's interest in mathematics and technology
- listening and communication as didactic tools
The course is offered for international exchange students, students from the Program in Early Childhood Education as well as students who have applied for the course as a free standing (single subject) course.
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Course structure
The course is offered autumn semesters and spring semesters.
Study pace: Full time studies, 100%.
Modules
Course module Early Childhood Education perspective on Mathematics and Technology, 8 credits
The module gives an introduction to mathematics and technology in preschool from a Early Childhood Education perspective, it covers:
- mathematics and technology in pre-school education — teaching and learning,
- an exploratory approach in relation to mathematics and technology,
- practical-aesthetic learning processes and play in relation to Early Childhood Education focusing on mathematics and technology,
- learning theories and knowledge traditions in relation to mathematics, technology and norms in society.
Course module Early Mathematics and Aesthetic Expressions, 4 creditsFrom a subject didactic perspective, the module provides an introduction to mathematics in preschool, it deals with:
- early mathematical concepts and activities,
- the mathematical areas: space, shape, position, direction, quantity, number, order, number concepts, measurement, time and change,
- how children's play, exploration of signs, symbols and other expressions as well as aesthetic expressions are important for mathematical learning,
- practical-aesthetic learning processes and play in relation to mathematics in preschool.
Teaching format
Instruction is given in the form of lectures, seminars, workshops/laboratory work, individual assignments and group assignments, as well as via the university’s virtual learning environment Athena.
Attendance at specified teaching sessions is mandatory. Absence must be compensated for as described in the course description.
The language of instruction is English.Study Guide
The Study Guide for the course will be published at the latest one month prior to the course start.
Study Guide UB314F_Early Childhood Education focusing Mathematics and Technology_SP25_2025_03_12 (272 Kb)
Study Guide Autumn semester 2025 (to be published at the latest one month prior to the course start).
Study Guide Spring semester 2026 (to be published at the latest one month prior to the course start).
Assessment
Forms of examination
Course module Early Childhood Education perspective on Mathematics and Technology,8 credits is examined on the basis of:
- Individual written paper, G = Pass U= Fail
- Individual written paper, grading A-F
Course module Early Mathematics and Aesthetic Expressions, 4 credits is examined on the basis of:
- Oral and Individual written paper, grading G = Pass U= Fail
In order to pass the course, students must receive at least grade E or G on all examinations,complete all assignments as per the course description and fulfil all obligatory attendance requirements.
For more information about the examinations please see the study guide for the relevant semester.
Next opportunity for re-examination
Please see information in the study guide
Examiner
Spring semester 2025:Anna Günther-Hanssen
Autumn semester 2025:
Spring semester 2026:
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.The course is offered spring and autumn semesters.
Spring semester 2025 April 7th until June 9th
Schedule spring semester 2025 (Preliminary until one month prior to the course start).
Autumn semester 2025 November 14th until January 18th
Schedule autumn semester 2025 (To be published at the latest one month prior to the course start).
Spring semester 2026: Date to be published here
Schedule spring semester 2026 (To be published at the latest one month prior to the course start).
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Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.The course literature will be published at the latest two months prior to the course start.
Please note that the course literature for the autumn semester 2024 will be the same as the spring semester 2023.
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Course reports
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More information
Combine courses to study a full semester
Please note that it is possible to combine with the following two courses in order to study a full semester 30 credits (ECTS) focusing on science, technology, education for sustainable development, mathematics and explorative learning in the context of Early Childhood Education.
Early Childhood Education Focusing on Science and Education for Sustainability, 12 credits (ECTS).
Early Childhood Education: Explorative Learning, 6 credits (ECTS).
How to apply
Application - a Step by Step Guide
It is important that you docucment your eligibility and language proficiency in your application. You can find more information at universityadmissions.se:
Documenting English proficiency
Exchange students
Please note that exchange students apply according to a separate routine.
Anmälan till kursen för dig som läser Förskollärarprogrammet (LFÖRY)
Studenter inom Förskollärarprogrammet som vill läsa den engelska terminen anmäler sig till kursen/kurserna via institutionen. Ett informationsmöte om detta hålls under termin två i anslutning till föreläsning.
More information about studying at Stockholm University
New student at Stockholm University
Welcome activities for new students
Directions and Maps
Please note that the lectures/seminars will take place at several different areas of the Stockholm University campus. Please take the time to check directions before the lectures.
In most cases you have lectures at the Department of Child and Youth Studies.
See directions to the Department of Child and Youth Studies.You will also have a few lectures at the Department of Teaching and Learning.
See directions to the Department of Teaching and LearningOne seminar will take place in the building called “Stallet” located at Svante Arrhenius väg 19F (Google Maps).
One seminar (Makerspace) will take place outside of Stockholm University campus. Kvasar Makespace is Starrbäcksgatan 1, third floor in Sundbyberg. See google maps link.
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Meet us
Meet our students
Meet the exchange student Nagomi Sugiyama from Japan
Nagomi was studying courses in Early Childhood Education during the fall semester 2020 at the Department of Child and Youth Studies.
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Contact
If you have questions regarding the content of the course please contact the teacher responsible for the course. If you have administrative questions regarding admissions, registration, registration of grades etc. please contact the course administrator.
Teacher responsible for the course and course examiner:
Anna Günther-Hanssen e-mail:anna.gunther.hanssen@buv.su.se
Course administrator: Malin Håkansson, e-mail: malin.hakansson@buv.su.se
