A sociocultural framework for understanding technology integration in secondary school mathematics

This paper proposes a theoretical framework for analysing relationships between factors influencing teachers' use of digital technologies in secondary mathematics classrooms. The framework adapts Valsiner's zone theory of child development to study teacher learning in terms of the interaction between teacher knowledge and beliefs, professional contexts and professional learning experiences. Use of the framework is illustrated by case studies of an early career teacher and an experienced teacher.

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