Desarrollo profesional de profesores de matemáticas en ambientes virtuales: ventajas, aproximaciones teóricas y futuras líneas de investigación

Abstract

Virtual environments have proven to be a space where the professional development of mathematics teachers can take place. This training modality has gained importance due to the rapid growth in its supply and demand. However, little is yet known about how these online spaces are used to promote the professional development of mathematics teachers. This essay presents a literature review that synthesizes what advances have been made in this research area during the last decade. In particular, I identify the main arguments why online settings are thought to be adequate to promote the professional development of mathematics teachers; what theoretical references have been used for the design and analysis of the training activities that promote this type of professional development, and what are the relevant aspects that have not been sufficiently investigated in relation to this topic.