Simple preschool games boost math scores | Charles Bleiker | TEDxFIU

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Dr. Bleiker’s research shows that the “MathWaysPreK” program offers children roughly a six-month boost in number knowledge. He is now adapting the program so that parents can teach their own children.
Professor Charles Bleiker has spent more than 20 years working with at-risk children. His expertise is in developing educational interventions for ethnically diverse young children in poverty. A professor in the College of Education, he has pioneered a preschool math program with at-risk, Hispanic 4-year olds based on a series of games that teach children foundational math concepts. Dr. Bleiker’s research shows that the “MathWaysPreK” program offers children roughly a six-month boost in number knowledge. He is now adapting the program so that parents can teach their own children. His work has been widely published in academic journals and supported with grants from the Department of Education, the Children’s Trust and the Department of Health and Human Services.​
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[@davidatencio7224]

Excellent presentation Dr. Bleiker! The power of play is well articulated as the arena in which children's semiotic functioning flourishes to construct mathematical knowledge.

[@finkelitis]

Where are these games available? I'd be very interested to see them.

[@TheMastaLu]

Very interesting work. I would be very interested to learn more about these techniques

[@GMS_MCMI]

Great talk. How about a link to the NumberWays project? Thanks.

[@Gonzalo3584237578234]

Loved it!

[@quantumproblems2102]

I dont go to preschool but become a physicist at 22

[@PoloMaldonadoM]

Honestly, you should see what Montessori, Reggia Emilia and Waldorf are doing. What you show us has been done way better ever since these and other schools have been around for somany years.

[@beth8775]

Polo Maldonado Martínez But these programs aren't really accessible to at risk kids.

[@PoloMaldonadoM]

Of course, they are. You can even copy them in other cheaper materials. I've done it.

[@beth8775]

I've never seen a Montessori school in a low income neighborhood. These parents mist likely aren't even sure what it is. What they have available are programs like Headstart. I've never seen anything about those expensive programs trying to work with low income preschools. Those kids are his target. Montessori and similar programs want you to pay for their products and services. They don't market themselves as accessible.

[@PoloMaldonadoM]

As I've already said, making your own is ridiculously simple. They are all over TH-cam and other sources. There are tenths and tenths of pages made by parents to homeschool. Apparently, academics despise them.

[@PoloMaldonadoM]

What Mr Bleik presents as a novelty has been around for at least 300 years, starting with Froebel, I believe.

[@ramaxmiami2161]

Staging and lighting looks amazing!

[@constanzaespina6460]

donde podria leer el documento completo para saber más sobre los 15 juegos que el propone ?