PREPARING OF THE FUTURE TEACHERS OF MATHEMATICS IN THE PROCESS OF MATHEMATICAL DISCIPLINES USING GEOGEBRA

Abstract

The article deals with the peculiarities of using GeoGebra dynamic mathematics package in the process of studying mathematical disciplines. The efficiency of application of mathematical packages in the process of teaching mathematics is analyzed. Digital technologies are becoming a part of our lives very quickly. This circumstance requires a fundamental change in approach to education, transfer of experience and knowledge. This is especially true for higher education institutions that prepare future teachers. An important component of the professionalism of a modern mathematics teacher is in his ability to solve professional pedagogical tasks, involving information and communication technologies (ICT). The modern teacher must have digital literacy since a modern lesson is not possible without digital technology. Therefore, future teachers need not only to be familiar with existing teaching tools. They need to create the conditions for acquiring ICT experience. The use of GeoGebra in the study of several mathematics courses, in particular Mathematical Analysis and Elementary mathematics to the students’ acquisition of ICT skills, creates the opportunity for solving problems of applied and research character. Therefore, GeoGebra as an innovative teaching tool should by used in the study of these courses. It is advisable to do this when solving typical and research tasks within dependent and group work of students. The use of ICT is the basis for enhancing the mathematical and digital competences of future mathematics teachers. The use of GeoGebra in the process of teaching future mathematics teachers enhances the learning process and the application of basic methods, promotes the activation of educational and cognitive activity of future mathematics teachers. It has also been found that such training promotes students’ research qualities, mathematical and critical thinking about the assertion.