Update on Early Mathematical Cognition and its Applications.
JOSÉ I. NAVARRO GUZMÁN
COORDINATOR
SYMPOSIUM SPEAKERS
- José I. Navarro Guzmán
- Jose Orrantia
- Gamal Cerda
- Estívaliz Aragón
- M Carmen Canto
- Carlos Mera
Short CV
Full Professor in the area of Developmental and Educational Psychology, he has carried out his teaching at the University of Cádiz, and has completed research stays at the Oxford University, Ohio State University, SUNY, and the University of New Mexico, where he has served as a visiting professor. His research career is focused on mathematical cognition in early childhood, and he coordinates the research group “Experimental Educational Psychology Laboratory” at UCA (HUM634).
The group has published studies on early mathematics in significant journals, as well as various multimedia educational tools for practical use in schools. Prof. J.I. Navarro is responsible for the ABA-Spain External Chair on Applied Behavior Analysis.
Symposium abstract
This symposium aims to update and deepen knowledge on early mathematical cognition, addressing both theoretical advances and practical applications in educational settings developed by various research groups from Spain and Chile. Early mathematical cognition refers to the set of cognitive skills that children develop in their early years, which are fundamental for formal mathematics learning.
This area has been the subject of research that has improved our understanding of how children acquire and process numerical, spatial, and pattern concepts. The symposium will focus on two main areas. First, advances in research on the development of numerical skills in Early Childhood and Primary Education will be presented.
Cognitive factors influencing the acquisition of these skills, as well as individual differences among children, will be discussed. Second, some practical applications of this knowledge in the educational field will be addressed. Programs and pedagogical strategies based on scientific evidence that can enhance the early development of mathematical skills in young children will be analyzed. Additionally, educational materials and digital tools designed to foster early mathematical learning will be presented.