Enhancing Pre-service Mathematics Teachers' Technology Integrated Competency: Cooperative Initiation and Open Lesson Observation

Abstract

Technology became considerably more critical for mathematics teachers during the Covid-19 pandemic era. Apart from examining pre-service mathematics teachers' knowledge about technology integration, which failed to reflect the unique characteristics of mathematics and underrated teachers' perception toward using technology in mathematics classrooms, this study aims to examine pre-service mathematics teachers' technology integrated competency through an enhancement program. Data were gathered from 25 pre-service mathematics teachers at Lampang Rajabhat University through journals, artifacts, and focus group interviews. Quantitative and qualitative analysis was by the research analytic framework's categories to define changes in participants' technology integrated competency. The primary finding was that participants gained a better knowledge of technology integrated lesson design during a four-month period. Most participants moved their emphasis away from technology as a teaching aid and toward providing students with mathematical learning instruments. Additionally, they emphasized the significance of their courage. They did not overlook the necessity of adequate mathematical knowledge for teaching when it came to improving mathematics teachers' roles in creating a successful technology integrated mathematics lesson. It was discovered in this study that the cooperative initiation and open lesson observation of pre-service mathematics teachers had a direct effect on their lesson preparation.

Pre-service mathematics teachers' performance prediction using a modified Mann-Tseng forward-backward splitting algorithm

“…Additionally, by embracing technology-integrated competencies, pre-service mathematics teachers can leverage the power of technology to create engaging and compelling learning experiences [29]. Technology allows pre-service mathematics teachers to connect and collaborate with colleagues, educators, and experts worldwide through online communities [21]. These collaborative opportunities provide inspiration, fresh perspectives, and a sense of belonging to a broader community of passionate mathematics teachers.…”

“…However, to educate individuals who will be able to access, examine, and utilize information in the future, it is essential for modern education to provide a high-quality and continuous education. This circumstance necessitates the integration of technologies into instructional environments so that students can manage and construct their own learning processes [16,21]. Teachers must view technology as an instrument for enhancing the instructional processes of a specific subject, such as mathematics, and not only as a subject of general technology to be taught [21].…”

“…This circumstance necessitates the integration of technologies into instructional environments so that students can manage and construct their own learning processes [16,21]. Teachers must view technology as an instrument for enhancing the instructional processes of a specific subject, such as mathematics, and not only as a subject of general technology to be taught [21].…”

“…By providing a solid foundation in both the content and pedagogy of mathematics, these courses can help pre-service mathematics teachers feel more capable and confident in their roles as teachers. Moreover, method courses can assist them in creating effective lesson plans, employing technology effectively in the classroom, and assessing student progress in a meaningful manner [21,41,44].…”

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