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Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Les neurosciences de l'éducation au service du grand public

A quoi ça sert les maths ? Les neurosciences au service de la didactique : une formation donnée aux enseignants de mathématiques

  • Nathan Jeanmonod
DOI
https://doi.org/10.26034/cortica.2025.7035
Submitted
March 9, 2025
Published
2025-03-21

Abstract

This article explores the impact of neuroscience on mathematics didactics through the implementation of a training program for teachers. Recognizing that mathematics education is often perceived as abstract and disconnected from its cognitive utility, the author proposes a neuroscience-based approach to optimize pedagogical methods and enhance student motivation. The project aims to design a multi-session training on the links between neuroscience and mathematics, focusing on neuroplasticity, neuronal network modeling, and the development of executive functions. A needs analysis among teachers and feedback from the training help assess the impact of this approach on their teaching practices. The results suggest that neuroscience training promotes a better understanding of learning mechanisms and a more effective adaptation of teaching strategies. This study highlights the importance of integrating neuroscience into continuous teacher training to optimize mathematics instruction and encourage more meaningful student learning.

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