Publications by Year: 2014

Journal Article
Lagrange, J. - B., & Psycharis, G. (2014). Investigating the potential of computer environments for the teaching and learning of functions: A double analysis from two research traditions. Technology, Knowledge and Learning (formerly International Journal of Computers for Mathematical Learning), 19(3), 255-286. Article URLAbstract
The general goal of this paper is to explore the potential of computer environments for the teaching and learning of functions. To address this, different theoretical frameworks and corresponding research traditions are available. In this study, we aim to network different frameworks by following a ‘double analysis’ method to analyse two empirical studies based on the use of computational environments offering integrated geometrical and algebraic representations. The studies took place in different national and didactic contexts and constitute cases of Constructionism and Theory of Didactical Situations. The analysis indicates that ‘double analysis’ resulted in a deepened and more balanced understanding about knowledge emerging from empirical studies as regards the nature of learning situations for functions with computers and the process of conceptualisation of functions by students. Main issues around the potential of computer environments for the teaching and learning of functions concern the use of integrated representations of functions linking geometry and algebra, the need to address epistemological and cognitive aspects of the constructed knowledge and the critical role of teachers in the design and evolution of students’ activity. We also reflect on how the networking of theories influences theoretical advancement and the followed research approaches.
tknl_2014.pdf
Conference Paper
Ζούπα, Α., & Ψυχάρης, Γ. (2014). Διαδικασίες νοηματοδότησης της μαθηματικής γενίκευσης μέσω μοτίβων. In Πρακτικά 5ου Πανελλήνιου Συνεδρίου της Ένωσης Ερευνητών Διδακτικής Μαθηματικών (ΕΝΕΔΙΜ 5). enedim_2014_b.pdf
Ψυχάρης, Γ., & Φακούδης, Β. (2014). Ανάπτυξη μονάδων διδασκαλίας με ψηφιακά εργαλεία για τα μαθηματικά σε διαδοχικούς κύκλους σχεδιασμού-εφαρμογής-συζήτησης. In Πρακτικά 5ου Πανελλήνιου Συνεδρίου της Ένωσης Ερευνητών Διδακτικής Μαθηματικών (ΕΝΕΔΙΜ 5). Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Μακεδονίας. enedim_2014_a.pdf