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U. MER. REM. www.meru-urem.ca. Democratic Dialogue University Research Chair in Democracy and Education Mathematics Education Research Unit (MERU) present…. WELLS MORRISON. The Mathematical Brain Insight and In-service.

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  1. U MER REM www.meru-urem.ca Democratic Dialogue University Research Chair in Democracy and Education Mathematics Education Research Unit (MERU) present… WELLS MORRISON The Mathematical Brain Insight and In-service In the past decade there has been a wealth of new knowledge uncovered about the brain and how it learns, and in particular about how it encodes and “does” mathematics. The burning question for educators is: Can these new insights be exploited by teachers? The presentation will survey what is known about the mathematical brain, and highlight some potent insights for math teachers. Le vendredi 13 février 2009 10h à 12h Pavillon Lamoureux, local 477 La présentation sera en anglais Des rafraîchissements seront servis Friday, 13 February 2009 10:00 am to 12:00 noon Lamoureux Hall, Room 477 The presentation is in English Light refreshments will be served Détails / details: www.meru-urem.ca/events.html

  2. U MER REM www.meru-urem.ca Democratic Dialogue University Research Chair in Democracy and Education Mathematics Education Research Unit (MERU) present… WELLS MORRISON The Mathematical Brain Insight and In-service • Abstract • In the past decade there has been a wealth of new knowledge uncovered about the brain and how it learns, and in particular about how it encodes and “does” mathematics. The burning question for educators is: Can these new insights be exploited by teachers? • I believe they can. They can empower math teachers to anticipate common student difficulties and to invent strategies to overcome them, in a powerful and transformative way. • The presentation will survey what is known about the mathematical brain, and highlight some potent insights for math teachers. • Biography • Mr. Morison, a 20+ year veteran teacher of mathematics and science, spent a year at the Center for Cognitive and Educational Neuroscience of Dartmouth College, working with a team of scientists, mathematicians and educators in an effort to build bridges between scientific research and educational practice. He will present what has emerged from that work as well as how he has applied it in the classroom and shared it with other teachers.

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