Communication and collaboration as gateways to creativity in teaching calculus 1

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2358-4122.68316

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collaboration, communication, creative potential, teacher

Abstract

This paper presents a set of reflections on the importance of collaboration and communication for the development of the creative potential. The purpose is to reflect on how the climate of communication established in the classroom may or may not contribute for the generation of novelties in teaching and learning mathematics, within the scope of Calculus 1. Assuming that communication already constitutes a creative contribution, the research was based on observation of classes, aiming to registering teaching styles and the interaction between teachers and students; and interviews with teachers, aiming to obtaining more data about their individual and team performance. As a result, we highlight the role of teachers in encouraging students to continually expose their doubts. Thus, they have the opportunity to improve their communicative skills, which can potentially enhance learning and creativity.

Author Biography

Asdrúbal Borges Formiga Sobrinho, Universidade de Brasília - UnB

Professor Adjunto do curso de Comunicação Social e do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Comunicação da UnB. Doutor em Psicologia pelo Instituto de Psicologia da UnB. Mestre em Comunicação Social pela FAC-UnB.

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Published

2025-10-30

How to Cite

Sobrinho, A. B. F., Álvares, A. de S. D., Vieira, T. C. A., & Gontijo, C. H. (2025). Communication and collaboration as gateways to creativity in teaching calculus 1. Ensino Da Matemática Em Debate, 12(2), 134–149. https://doi.org/10.23925/2358-4122.68316

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