A training program in mathematics from an approach to know over their beliefs

Authors

  • Fernando Guevara Universidad de Huelva
  • Luis C. Contreras Universidad de Huelva
  • José Carrillo Universidad de Huelva

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7203/relieve.3.2.6338

Keywords:

Teaching, teaching mathematics, teachers, , beliefs

Abstract

Within the theoretical framework of qualitative research, our first aim was to obtain some instruments that make a detailed analysis of teachers' conceptions and problem solving modes possible. We wanted even to study feasible relationships between these conceptions and modes, this way highlighting a complex view of educational fact. We are currently embedded in another improvement of the analysis. It consists of getting more instruments concerning basically the achievement of data, one of our aims being to decrease the disadvantages of this achievement of data from classroom observation. Finally, our objective is to develop a training process (professional development and eventual change in conceptions), based on problem solving, in which teachers will perform as researchers.

Author Biographies

Fernando Guevara, Universidad de Huelva

   

Luis C. Contreras, Universidad de Huelva

Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias de la Educación. Universidad de Huelva .

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