The Practice of Mathematics Teachers and Collaboration: a reflection from virtual educational processes

Sguerra Miskulin, Rosana Giaretta [UNESP]; Penteado, Miriam Godoy [UNESP]; Richit, Andriceli [UNESP]; Mariano, Carla Regina

The Practice of Mathematics Teachers and Collaboration: a reflection from virtual educational processes

Date

2011-01-01

Authors

Sguerra Miskulin, Rosana Giaretta

Penteado, Miriam Godoy

Richit, Andriceli

Mariano, Carla Regina

Publisher

Unesp-dept Mathematica

Type

Article

Abstract

This text presents some reflections about the educational and virtual processes of mathematics teachers drawing on research on the theme. Thus, in this text, considering our experiences with the development of online courses, we discuss issues such as collaboration in virtual environments, which contributes to more effective results in collaborative learning and reduces the potential of isolation of student/teacher that can occur in virtual environments. Through collaborative learning in a virtual community, students/teachers have the opportunity to practice and think in-depth about their learning experiences by sharing new ideas with the group and receiving critical and constructive feedback. Moreover, the virtuality formed by the environment of online courses supports educational spaces for teachers who teach mathematics. Thus, collaboration emerges as an essential element for construction of meanings and for sharing experiences on the practice of teaching.