Building dialogues with training teachers about active methodologies and digital technologies

Abstract

This article is the result of a research which aimed at investigating how professors from Department of Education (DPE) of the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV) understand and experience the active learning methods and the digital technologies in teacher’s formation. Given that this approach has multiple meanings and assuming digital technology could increase the effect of active learning, it is relevant discussing this theme. The research method is mainly qualitative. As methodological instruments it was used semi structured interviews and questionnaires with closed-ended questions. After data analysis we identified that all professors use active learning method. They recognize this idea as a pedagogical concept – an approach designed to produce engagement, instead of a mere technique to be used in any circumstances. On the other hand, the digital technologies are still less present in their practices, as instruments that could assist the development of some activities.