Indicators of Active Methodologies Supported By Digital Technologies

Abstract

This article's aim is to propose indicators that characterize active methodologies supported by digital technologies. Of qualitative nature and of case study type, the research was carried out in a federal institution, during 2016.2 and 2017.1 semesters. The participants are four teachers belonging to the actual staff. A survey questionnaire, observation and interviews were used as instruments. Regarding data analysis, it started with questions on a smaller scale as the initial or subsequent codes were defined. Phases like sorting, classification and analysis itself of the material also supported the analysis. Thus, the data were triangulated, being anchored by the interpretative paradigm. Based on literature and empirical research, six indicators were proposed - Valuation of Autonomy, Valuation of Intellectual Productions, Active Engagement in the Learning Process, Encouragement on Student Participation, Research as an Educational Principle and Balance among Individual and Collective Activities. Results showed a striking presence of the indicators in the practice of the investigated teachers. If a teacher develops practices based on these indicators, the greater are the possibilities of making the learner co-responsible for his / her learning. It is also emphasized that the prominence of the teacher does not dismiss the prominence of the student and that the former has considerable direct influence to turn the latter active.