Prof. Dr. Martha W. Alibali

Profil

Derzeitige StellungProfessor W-3 und Äquivalente
FachgebietAllgemeines und fachbezogenes Lehren und Lernen,Allgemeine, Kognitive und Mathematische Psychologie,Entwicklungspsychologie und Pädagogische Psychologie
Keywordscognitive development, mathematical reasoning, gesture, learning, classroom communication

Aktuelle Kontaktadresse

LandUSA
OrtMadison
Universität/InstitutionUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison
Institut/AbteilungDepartment of Psychology

Gastgeber*innen während der Förderung

Prof. Dr. Beate SodianDepartment Psychologie, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU), München
Beginn der ersten Förderung01.01.2013

Programm(e)

2012Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel-Forschungspreis-Programm

Projektbeschreibung der*des Nominierenden

Professor Alibali is a leading expert in developmental and cognitive science whose research addresses fundamental issues in learning, development and instruction in mathematics and science. She has conducted path-breaking research with important implications for education. Her work emphasizes the roles of perception, action and gesture in mathematical thinking, learning and communication. Professor Alibali also conducts basic research on gesture and its integration with speech. During her stay in Germany, she investigates students' understanding of proof and evidence in mathematics and science.