The role of teachers’ knowledge and the use of different technologies in the classroom
- Citation:
- Botelho, M. C., and H. Rocha The role of teachers’ knowledge and the use of different technologies in the classroom. MEDA – Mathematics Education at the Digital Age. Bari, Italy: ERME, 2024.
Abstract:
The potential of technology to enhance the learning of mathematics is widely acknowledged. However, realizing this potential requires teachers to possess the knowledge to effectively integrate it into their teaching practices. This study aims to characterize the mathematics teacher's knowledge when using different technologies in teaching and learning. It also aims to study the existence of relationships between the specific domains of the Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics with Technology – KTMT and the integration of graphing calculator and Excel. The methodology adopted is qualitative with an interpretative approach, using a case study of Mathematics teacher in the 11th grade (16-17 years old) with extensive experience in the use of technology. This study shows that different KTMT knowledge is mobilized, according to the technology chosen and the specific characteristics of each of the technologies used influenced the teacher's pedagogical choices.
