Abstract:
This investigation studied pre-service teachers’ development of reform
oriented teaching through the use of interactive spreadsheet a demonstrative
teaching tool in the learning of secondary school mathematics concepts. A
qualitative analysis of various data sources (written lesson plans and
reflections, observations, and interviews) for 8 participants working in teams
of two was conducted. Findings showed the participants’ growth in
understanding and implementing interactive spreadsheet as a teaching tool in
the development of mathematics lessons; their pedagogies and classroom
management were enhanced. Furthermore, the study showed that adoption of
the spreadsheet application as a tool for instruction and learning was key in
enhancing students’ higher–order thinking and mathematics concepts
formation. Implications of these findings are discussed.
