Abstract

ANDRADE PULIDO, Javier. Beliefs about the use of information technologies and communication by primary teachers in mexico. Rev. Actual. Investig. Educ [online]. 2014, vol.14, n.2, pp.424-448. ISSN 1409-4703.

In this scientific article we present the main features of a research realized and focused on the analysis of the beliefs that teachers in primary education in Mexico have about the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in their work within the classroom. Approaching the educational beliefs of these actors can help visualize and understand the guidelines that lead their behavior, and lets us know which the components that offer advantages and disadvantages are in the teaching-learning process and can determine if these components offer advanages ans desadvantages in the teaching-learning process. The methodology used is mixed, and focuses on trying to interpret and understand the subjectivity of teachers that integrate the universe of study. The purpose of this paper is descriptive, interpretive and explanatory. To collect information using a questionnaire and in-depth interviews. As partial result of the investigation it was found that there are few teachers who have skills to handle computer programs such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel and know to make the most of this kind of resources (and general the ICTs) to benefit their work education in creating learning environments.

Keywords : teacher´s; belief; thought; ICTs; teaching; learning; primary education; Mexico.

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