Formação de professores de matemática: desafios e necessidades na integração de tecnologias digitais no ensino de matemática nas escolas públicas

Abstract

In this research, we aim to highlight the challenges and essential competencies for integrating digital media into the daily pedagogical practice of mathematics teachers. The study is justified by the demands imposed by today’s technological world, especially the need to provide mathematics classes that are more dynamic, visual, and meaningful. It argues that continuing education for mathematics teachers must incorporate the use of technologies in Basic Education. In this context, the work begins with a reflection on technological globalization and its impacts on education. It then addresses continuing teacher education, with a special focus on mathematics teachers and the use of technologies in the classroom. The discussion includes the legal guidelines for teacher education, the difficulties faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the current challenges of integrating digital resources into teaching, and perspectives for teaching practice in the digital age. The study also presents the results of research conducted in public schools in Dom Pedro MA, involving teachers, administrators, and coordinators. Finally, it proposes activities using tools such as Graphmatica, Winplot, GeoGebra, Wolfram Alpha, and calculators, in addition to suggesting continuing education focused on the use of GeoGebra in elementary and high school mathematics teaching. This work seeks to emphasize the importance of digital tools in mathematics education and to encourage the inclusion of these technologies in the ongoing professional development of teachers within Basic Education.