Formação continuada de professores para a educação mediada por tecnologias no município de Pedras de Fogo-PB

Abstract

Education mediated by digital technologies brings about significant transformations in the daily life of classrooms, whether effective or harmful, depending on who uses them and how they are implemented in routine practice. This study has the general objective of reporting on the continuing education of teachers for technology-mediated education in the municipality of Pedras de Fogo, Paraíba. To this end, the following specific objectives were established: (I) to understand how technology-mediated education is integrated into the continuing education process of teachers in the municipal system of Pedras de Fogo, PB; (II) to identify the continuing education initiatives for professionals regarding technology-mediated education in the municipal system of Pedras de Fogo, PB; and (III) to discuss the pedagogical and didactic practices of teachers in the municipal education system of Pedras de Fogo, PB, related to the use of technologies. The field research adopted a qualitative, descriptive, and exploratory approach, using data collected through a mixed questionnaire administered to teachers in schools in the municipality, as well as a bibliographic survey in the academic repository of the Federal University of Paraíba. The results of the research showed that the municipality invests in the physical infrastructure of schools and in encouraging and offering continuing education for teachers. The findings also indicate that teachers use digital technologies in the classroom and that the impact on student learning is positive. It is concluded that digital technologies can yield positive results when used properly and with pedagogical planning; moreover, they offer alternatives for inclusion and are excellent tools for introducing new subjects.