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ERIC Number: EJ1249996
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-0228-0671
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On the Mathematics Teacher's Use of Gestures as Pivot Signs in Semiotic Chains
Maffia, Andrea; Sabena, Cristina
For the Learning of Mathematics, v40 n1 p15-21 2020
Literature has already shown that gestures play a relevant role in classroom interactions between students and teacher. We integrate the perspective of Theory of Semiotic Mediation with the notion of Semiotic Bundle to illustrate how gestures can be used as "pivot signs" in semiotic chains. This means that gestures can be performed by the teacher to link a situated context (such as an activity with a concrete manipulative) to a mathematical shared culture. By analysing a mathematical discussion in grade 5, we identify two different ways in which gestures are exploited as pivot signs in this process, in association with other semiotic modalities.
FLM Publishing Association. 382 Education South, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G5, Canada. e-mail: flm2@ualberta.ca; Web site: https://flm-journal.org/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 5; Intermediate Grades; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Italy
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