Signs of Mathematics: Fostering the Emergence of Conceptual Gesture Among Deaf Students

Project description

Gesturing to learn mathematics

Studies show deaf people face more difficulties in learning mathematics than others. Unfortunately, till now nobody has tried to explain the reasons for this problem. The EU-funded SignEd.Math project aims to create a new strategy for teaching maths to deaf students. The research will draw on the influence of sign language in mathematical conceptualisation to develop a base of learning environment where sign language is enriched by body activity and expression. This design-based research will allow the creation of a new educational theory and learning design that will be applicable for linguistically diverse people.

Fields of science

• humanities › languages and literature › linguistics › sign language
• natural sciences › mathematics

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Main Programme
• H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility

Topic(s)

• MSCA-IF-2018 - Individual Fellowships

Call for proposal

H2020-MSCA-IF-2018

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Funding Scheme

MSCA-IF-GF - Global Fellowships

Coordinator

UNIVERSITAET DUISBURG-ESSEN

Net EU contribution

€ 264 669,12

Address

Universitatsstrasse 2
45141 Essen
Germany

Region

Nordrhein-Westfalen › Düsseldorf › Essen, Kreisfreie Stadt

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

Links

Non-EU contribution

€ 0,00

Partners (1)

Partner

Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement.

THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

United States

Net EU contribution

€ 0,00

Address

Franklin Street 1111 12 Floor
94607 Oakland Ca

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

Links

Non-EU contribution

€ 177 265,92