Abstract

BASQUEIRA, Ana Paula  and  AZZI, Roberta Gurgel. How future teachers view education?. Psicol. Ensino & Form. [online]. 2014, vol.5, n.2, pp.2-18. ISSN 2177-2061.

This study aimed to identify the skills future teachers think they need to possess, as well as the difficulties they will face as professionals. It also aimed to identify what kind of experience they consider useful to prepare themselves in dealing with professional problems. 61 students taking undergraduate courses at a public university participated in the study. Results indicated that necessary skills in teaching were theoretical and didactic knowledge, and emotional control. Most respondents reported owning these characteristics. Possible difficulties to be faced by future teachers included conflict mediation in the classroom, inability to engage student interest, lack of infrastructure, difficulties building and managing relationships, and the devaluation of education. The future teachers identified several important aspects for professional development, including the specific disciplines for the degree, internship programs, and contact with experienced teachers; however, it became evident that the process of obtaining a teaching degree was criticized mainly due to the lack of opportunities for these students to practice their craft.

Keywords : Teacher training; Education; Licentiate degree course; Secondary school.

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