TRAINING OF TEACHERS WHO TEACH MATHEMATICS: DIFFICULTIES AND EXPECTATIONS IN RELATION TO THE LEARNING OF PEDAGOGY STUDENTS AT UEFS

Abstract

This study investigated difficulties and expectations regarding teaching and learning mathematics from the perspective of pedagogy students at a public institution in the interior of Bahia. The main objective of the research was to investigate whether the experience with the subject of mathematics in Basic Education affects the training of future teachers in the initial grades and the insecurities regarding teaching mathematics after training. To this end, a bibliographical review was carried out on the main theoretical concepts related to the training of mathematics teachers, as well as the difficulties and expectations in relation to teaching and learning the subject. The qualitative and exploratory methodology used consisted of applying a questionnaire with questions regarding the difficulties faced by UEFS Pedagogy students in relation to mathematics. The main results obtained demonstrate that students face several difficulties in Basic training, such as the lack of in-depth knowledge of mathematical content, teaching methodologies that are not very innovative and the lack of adequate resources. These difficulties end up having a negative impact on the learning of students, who often feel unmotivated and uninterested in the subject, and this can be changed through the inclusion of Mathematics subjects in initial training, with teachers who understand these difficulties and work to ensure the teaching that seeks to minimize difficulties, through the detailed study of mathematical concepts and various methodologies. Keywords: Teaching Mathematics. Degree in Pedagogy. Teacher Training.

Author Biography

Maria de Lourdes Haywanon Santos Araújo, Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana
Possui Doutorado em Ensino, Filosofia e História das Ciências (2014/ UFBA/UEFS), Mestrado em Desenho, Cultura e Interatividade pela Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana (2008), Especialização em Educação Matemática (2000/ UEFS) e Graduação em Licenciatura em Matemática pela Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana (1998). Atualmente, é Professora Titular do Departamento de Educação e Professora Permanente do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação e do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ensino de Matemática, ambos da Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana. Tem experiência na área de Educação, com ênfase em Educação Matemática, atuando principalmente nos seguintes temas: Políticas Públicas Educacionais, especialmente as de Avaliação Educacional, Ensino de Matemática, Formação de Professores que ensinam Matemática. É coordenadora do Grupo de Pesquisa Políticas Educacionais e Educação Matemática: Investigação, Criticidade e Ação (POLEMICA), do Programa de Extensão Laboratório Multidisciplinar das Licenciaturas (LAMULI), do Projeto de Pesquisa Ensino da Matemática na Educação Básica: uso e (des)usos das resultados das políticas públicas em avaliação educacional no contexto escolar e membro do Programa Matemática Carloman Carlos Borges (Extensão).
Published
2025-12-27