Maria Salgado Somoza

Maria Salgado Somoza is a Temporary PhD Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), affiliated with the Department of Didactics of Mathematics. Her research focuses on Reasoning, Discourse, and Argumentation within educational contexts. She teaches courses such as Learning Mathematics and Teaching and Learning Arithmetic across undergraduate and master’s programs in Early Childhood and Primary Education.

Teaching Assignments

• Learning Mathematics (Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education, 4th year)
• Teaching and Learning Arithmetic (Bachelor's in Primary Education, 2nd year)
• Ed. Childhood Training Research and Innovation in Mathematics Didactics (Master's program)

Research

Her work emphasizes mathematics education, cognitive development in early childhood, and pedagogical strategies for arithmetic instruction. She contributes to the 'Reasoning, Discourse and Argumentation' research group, exploring how argumentation frameworks enhance learning outcomes.

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