Webinar Two: Play and Mathematics: Engaging Learning Through Imagination

Play alone does not automatically result in mathematical development. However, it offers valuable opportunities to support young children's mathematical thinking. To harness these opportunities, educators must recognise their importance and engage children in meaningful mathematical conversations and exploration. 
This webinar will focus on how play can become a powerful teaching tool for children's mathematical learning. It will introduce and explore Fleer’s Conceptual PlayWorld approach in mathematics, demonstrating how educators in play-based settings can use imaginative scenarios to support children's mathematical thinking, conversations, and exploration in early learning environments. 
 
By attending this webinar, you will learn: 
· How to dramatise play narratives to enhance children’s mathematical exploration 
· How to make mathematics learning personally meaningful for young children 

Dr. Liang Li is an Associate Professor in Early Childhood Education at the Faculty of Education, Monash University. Her research spans a wide range of topics, including cultural-historical studies, visual methodology, early childhood mathematics education, play and pedagogy, infant-toddler education and care, and teacher development. Associate Prof. Li has made significant contributions to the field through the publication of nearly 80 articles and two co-authored books. 
She leads the Early Childhood Education Faculty Research Group at Monash and has been recognised for her excellence in both research and teaching through multiple awards at the university. Her work is well-regarded both nationally and internationally, reflecting her broad influence in early childhood education.