Teachers’ perspectives of the role of media & technology on secondary students’ learning process in Mathematics

Abstract

This project will seek to understand teachers' perspectives of how media and technology have impacted the teaching of mathematics. This project is questioning whether media does or does not help mathematics tuition in our children's classrooms and most importantly if it affects the students' learning process. The data in this qualitative study was collected by means of interviews with eight mathematics teachers who have been in the profession for at least 15 years and who use technology and media in class. This study is intended to help the subjects be aware of the influence technology has on our educational system and most importantly on each individual's learning process. The analysis outlines that media and technology, when used in class, do not necessarily impact the students' progress and achievements. This could result from the lack of training that teachers have acquired. Although teachers are not using media and technological tools to their full use, they are still aware of the benefits that arise. The teachers are aware of the lack of training they have and wish to learn more.