Thursday, November 7, 2013: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Room L6/L7 (Kentucky International Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Kathy Shaffrey Schoengrund
Co-Speaker:
Frank K. Lester
We will discuss implications and ideas from recent neuroscience research that suggest (1) instruction should focus on sensorimotor interaction; (2) sensorimotor experience increases transfer and application of previous concepts; and (3) ignoring the importance of gestures and hand movement risks undermining conceptual understanding of mathematics.
Presentation Format: PreK-2 Session
Grade Band Audience: PreK to 2