Join Matt Tietjen for a discussion of Mathematics as a visual learning skill, and the implications of cortical/cerebral visual impairment on math skill development. Drawing on the work of Stanislas Dehaene (The Number Sense-- How the Mind Creates Mathematics), Tietjen suggests promising practices for teaching mathematical concepts to our students with CVI, from understanding numeracy to approaching complex equations and word problems.
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Visualizing Math: Considerations for children with CVI
Learning Goals and Objectives
Participants will gain increased knowledge and skills in:
- the visual nature of math concept development
- promising practices for students with dyscalculia and adaptations for stduents with CVI
Matt Tietjen is an education consultant and teacher of students with visual impairments in Connecticut. Matt earned his special education certification from Southern Connecticut State University. He received his certification in teaching students with visual impairments from UMASS Boston, where he also earned his Master’s in Education. Matt specializes in working with children who have cortical visual impairment. He developed the What’s the Complexity Framework out of his conviction that children with CVI deserve a visually accessible school day. Matt is passionate about teaching families and educators about CVI and partnering with them to create CVI-driven educational programs.
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