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Ana Barbosa

Universidade Politécnica de Viana do Castelo
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Ana Barbosa é Professora Coordenadora da Escola Superior de Educação da Universidade Politécnica de Viana do Castelo e investigadora integrada do Centro de Investigação e Inovação em Educação (inED), onde coordena o Polo da UNIPVC. É doutorada em Estudos da Criança, na área de Matemática Elementar, pela Universidade do Minho, e mestre em Educação Matemática pela Universidade do Porto.

A sua atividade científica desenvolve-se no domínio da Educação Matemática, com enfoque no desenvolvimento do pensamento algébrico, na visualização, na resolução de problemas e na criatividade matemática. Nos últimos anos, tem aprofundado a investigação sobre a integração de abordagens STEAM na educação, a utilização de tecnologias digitais e a criação de ambientes de aprendizagem ativa, incluindo trilhos matemáticos.

A formação inicial e contínua de professores constitui uma dimensão central do seu trabalho, procurando articular a investigação com o desenvolvimento de práticas pedagógicas inovadoras, interdisciplinares e contextualizadas. 

Tem participado em projetos de investigação nacionais e internacionais. É autora e coautora de publicações científicas em revistas nacionais e internacionais, participa regularmente em conferências científicas e desenvolve atividade editorial e de revisão por pares. O seu percurso académico integra ainda a orientação de trabalhos de investigação, a coordenação de cursos e o desempenho de funções de gestão científica e académica.

Ana Barbosa is a Coordinating Professor at the School of Education of the Polytechnic University of Viana do Castelo and an integrated researcher at the Centre for Research and Innovation in Education (inED), where she coordinates the UNIPVC branch. She holds a PhD in Child Studies, specializing in Elementary Mathematics, from the University of Minho, and a Master’s degree in Mathematics Education from the University of Porto.

Her scientific work focuses on the field of Mathematics Education, with an emphasis on the development of algebraic thinking, visualization, problem-solving, and mathematical creativity. In recent years, she has deepened her research into the integration of STEAM approaches in education, the use of digital technologies, and the creation of active learning environments, including "mathematical trails."

Initial and continuing teacher education is a core dimension of her work, as she seeks to bridge research with the development of innovative, interdisciplinary, and contextualized pedagogical practices.

She has participated in both national and international research projects. She is an author and co-author of scientific publications in national and international journals, regularly contributes to academic conferences, and is active in editorial work and peer review. Her academic career also encompasses the supervision of research projects, the coordination of academic programs, and the fulfillment of roles in scientific and academic management.

Publicações

Journal Article
Arts & Communication | 2025

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Journal Article
Revista Baiana De Educação Matemática | 2025

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Proceedings
Proceedings of the 47th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education | 2024

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Proceedings
Proceedings of the 47th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education | 2024

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Proceedings
Proceedings of the 47th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education | 2024

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Journal Article
International Electronic Journal of Mathematics Education | 2024

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Projetos

The EDUfashion project investigates the potential of active pedagogical approaches to promote the teaching and learning of Mathematics in primary…
The ProfDEV+ project focuses on the study of continuing professional development (CPD) for teachers and professional induction processes, seeking to…
AboutThe +COHESION – Innovative Knowledge Methodologies for Cooperation and Optimization of Education in São Tomé and Príncipe project is part of the…
The school community is today challenged to respond to a greater diversity of learning and functioning profiles, requiring the development of…
The project “MATRIX – Math Trails with an Inclusive Perspective on Students Experiences” aims at an inclusive enrichment of the Mobile Math Trails…