E-Portfolio improving learning in mathematics pre-service teacher

Authors

  • Marcelo Almeida Bairral Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro
  • Rafael Teixeira dos Santos UNIFOA y UGB

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1344/der.2012.21.1-12

Keywords:

pre-service mathematics teachers, e-Portfolios, dimensions of learning

Abstract

This research is focused on dimensions of mathematical thinking among pre-service teachers learning through the use of e-Portfolios. The data came from portfolios created and reconstructed by future mathematics teachers. Their process of reviewing and republishing pages through the Internet was constantly saved and reviewed in turn by the researchers. Seven case studies were conducted. Results stress the importance of the use of ICT by pre-service teachers as an interface to become more reflective about their learning and to improve their knowledge. Besides being a tool to recognize different dimensions (technological, conceptual and communicative) the e-Portfolios were a powerful resource for creating, publicizing ideas, and learning mathematics in different ways. The article also presents some methodological issues.

Author Biographies

Marcelo Almeida Bairral, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro

Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de JaneiroInstituto de EducaçãoDepartamento de Teoria e Planejamento de Ensino

Rafael Teixeira dos Santos, UNIFOA y UGB

Professor UNIFOA y UGBMestrando em Educação, PPGEduc/UFRRJ

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Published

2012-03-19

Issue

Number 21 June 2012

Section

Peer Review Articles

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