Early Childhood Education focusing on Mathematics and Technology
This course provides an introduction to the field of mathematics. It covers both children’s and the student´s own relationship to mathematics, as well as mathematical learning theories related to gender. The course considers children’s mathematical activities and exploration in their daily lives.
In the course, mathematics is treated as a language and studied using practical-aesthetic and multimodal forms of expression. The course also give an introduction to technology.
The use of pedagogical documentation is extended as a tool to monitor and challenge learning processes, as well as to reflect on the students’ own pedagogical actions. The course content is consistently discussed in relation to the task of a 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;
- stimulate and challenge children's interest in technology;
- listening and conversation 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.
Information for admitted students spring 2025
Congratulations! You have been admitted at Stockholm University and we hope that you will enjoy your studies with us.
In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of the semester.
Follow the instructions on whether you have to reply to your offer or not.
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Checklist for admitted students
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Activate your university account
The first step in being able to register and gain access to all the university's IT services.
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Register at your department
Registration can be done in different ways. Read the instructions from your department below.
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Read all the information on this page
Here you will find what you need to know before your course or programme starts.
IMPORTANT
Your seat may be withdrawn if you do not register according to the instructions provided by your department.
Information from the department - courses
Welcome to study with us at the Department of Child and Youth Studies.
Please note that our courses with English as the language of instruction are offered for three different groups of students:
- exchange students
- students from the Preschool teacher education programme
- students who applied for the course via www.universityadmissions.se or www.antagning.se
Please make sure to read the instructions that are relevant for your student group.
Information for exchange students
In December you will get an email with more information about the course(s) that you have chosen at the Department of Child and Youth Studies. If you have chosen courses at other departments as well, these departments will contact you with more information regarding their course(s).
When you arrive in Stockholm you will need to activate your university account and order the university card. Please find more information via the link below (see headline "For international students").
How to activate your university account and order your university card
Exchange students will be registered for their courses by the Department of Child and Youth Studies and do not need to register online.
For students from the teacher education program in Early Childhood Education studying the english version of the third semester
In December you will get an email with more information about the English version of the third semester of the teacher education program in Early Childhood Education.
The courses are:
- UB313F - Early Childhood Education focusing on Science and Education for Sustainability,
- UB34VY - VFU III
- UB314F - Early Childhood Education focusing on Mathematics and Technology.
Please register according to the deadline and instructions in the email. In the email you will also find more information regarding the prerequisites for the courses.
Information for students who applied for the course through university admissions or antagning.se
First notification of selection results: December 10th you will get admission results from university admissions (antagning.se). To keep your offered place you need to reply yes via university admissions at the latest December 16th.
Second notification of selections results: December 19th you will get the second admissions results from university admissions (no reply required).
After the second notification of selection results from university admissions the department will send you a welcome email to the e-mail address that you have used for university admissions.
Please take time to read the information in the email for specific information regarding your course.
The most important general information is summarized below.
Mandatory online registration for the course
In order to keep your offered place for the course you need to register online during the registration period January 7th until January 12th. If you do not register on time, you will lose your place on the course.
Please follow the instructions below.
Activate your university account
In order to register you need to have a university account.
From January 7th you can activate your university account.
How to register:
- Logg in at Ladok for students
- Go to the tab/headline current education.
- Under upcoming you will see the courses you can register for. Click the button Register for the course you want to register for.
- Approve the registration by clicking "Register me".
Please note!
If you have any trouble with your registration please email the course administrator before the end of the registration period for help with the registration. You can find contact information for the course administrator below.
If you are on the waiting list
If you are placed on the waiting list after the first notification of selection results, you must reply yes to your place on the waiting list on university admissions at the latest December 16th. Please note that being on the waiting list does not guarantee you a place for the course.
If you are placed on the waiting list after the second notification of selection results or after sending in a late application you only need to reply yes to the department if you are offered a place.
If there are places left for a course after the registration period the course administrator will contact students on the waiting list. Students on the waiting list may be contacted until the course starts.
If we can offer you a place for the course you will be contacted by email. We will use the email address that you have used on university admissions. In the email you will be given a deadline for when you need to reply yes in order to keep the offered place.
If you are on the waiting list please make sure to check your email account regularly.
For students that have been conditionally admitted.
If your status is “conditionally admitted” on the notification of selection results from University Admissions, please read the information through the link below.
See headline “For students that have been conditionally admitted”.
Eligibility and instructions for what you need to do to change your status from “conditionally admitted” to “admitted”
Welcome activities
Stockholm University organises a series of welcome activities that stretch over a few weeks at the beginning of each semester. The programme is voluntary (attendance is optional) and includes Arrival Service at the airport and an Orientation Day, see more details about these events below.
Your department may also organise activities for welcoming international students. More information will be provided by your specific department.
Find your way on campus
Stockholm University's main campus is in the Frescati area, north of the city centre. While most of our departments and offices are located here, there are also campus areas in other parts of the city.
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For new international students
In the course, mathematics is treated as a language and studied using practical-aesthetic and multimodal forms of expression. The course also give an introduction to technology.
The use of pedagogical documentation is extended as a tool to monitor and challenge learning processes, as well as to reflect on the students’ own pedagogical actions. The course content is consistently discussed in relation to the task of a 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;
- stimulate and challenge children's interest in technology;
- listening and conversation 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_AU2024 (265 Kb)
Study Guide Spring semester 2025 (to be published at the latest one month prior to the course start).
Study Guide Autumn semester 2025 (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
The next opportunity for re-examination will take place the March 7th 2024.
Students who want to re-take the examination shall contact the course administrator at the latest the the February 14th.
The assignments will be the same and will be handed in on the Athena page no later than March 7th, 17.00.
Examiner
Autumn semester 2024:Anna Günther-Hanssen
Spring semester 2025:Anna Günther-Hanssen
Autumn semester 2025:
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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.
Autumn semester 2024 November 15th until January 19th
Schedule autumn semester 2024 - Preliminary until one month prior to course start
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).
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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
