Innovación e inclusión: Matemáticas

Abstract

In today's education, prioritizing innovation, inclusion, and creativity is crucial, especially considering classroom diversity. It is essential to foster social sensitivity within the educational community to develop competencies in mathematics, a subject often challenging for many students. This widespread difficulty may stem from the cumulative nature of mathematical knowledge, requiring higher abstraction skills. Without solid preparation in prior levels or adaptation to students' learning rhythms, learners may carry negative experiences throughout their lives. Mathematics is fundamental to life, as Nikolai Lobachevski stated: "There is no branch of mathematics, however abstract, that cannot someday be applied to phenomena of the real world." This book aims to present theories, experiences, and innovations that can be useful for mathematics educators. It contains three chapters: Chapter 1: Learning and Teaching Mathematics: Psychological ApproachesThis chapter explores cognitive learning and memory theories, highlighting contributions from various authors and their applicability in teaching and assessing mathematics, including recent research on technology-mediated and artificial intelligence learning. Chapter 2: Realistic Mathematics Education as a Didactic StrategyFocusing on a didactic strategy based on a priori theoretical models linked to realistic mathematics education principles, this chapter addresses cognitive, affective, and action aspects in teaching mathematics. It emphasizes the need for a coherent methodological route to characterize, design, implement, and describe student progress while developing mathematical competencies from a sociocultural perspective. Chapter 3: Temporal Orientation Technology in Special EducationThis chapter discusses the design, development, and evaluation of a device created for improving temporal orientation in special education. The goal is to deepen the understanding of cognitive function training regarding time and provide a practical tool for enhancing this area in children with special needs. The methodology includes evaluating the effects of the tool (DOT) on children's abilities related to "activities and participation," using the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF). In conclusion, this book offers valuable tools and strategies for educators and researchers to promote the inclusion of students while developing competencies in a subject many find challenging: mathematics.