TORSDAG 25. SEPTEMBER 2003
Human nature has recently been studied by cognitive science, neuroscience, research on babies and on animals, anthropology, and evolutionary psychology. In the talk I will attempt to show -- by surveying relevant research and by analyzing some mathematical “case studies” -- how different parts of mathematical thinking can be either enabled or hindered by aspects of human nature. This preliminary theoretical framework can add an evolutionary and ecological level of interpretation to empirical findings of math education research, as well as illuminate some classroom issues.
Dr. Leron will be in Stavanger from 21.09 to 26.09. If
you would like to schedule a time to meet with him, please contact Natasha
Blank (tlf.51833527-jobb/51522072-privat, e-mail: natalia.blank@lu.his.no)