Autobiographical Narratives of Natural Sciences Teacher Trainers: a Documentary Study

• Autor(a) principal: Pereira, Cleiton Leandro Zimmermann
• Data de Publicação: 2023
• Outros Autores: Fonseca, Carlos Ventura
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Tear: Revista de Educação Ciência e Tecnologia
• Texto Completo: https://periodicos.ifrs.edu.br/index.php/tear/article/view/6862

Abstract: The purpose of this article is to explore information from the histories of life, career and training of university professors who teach in the Natural Sciences area, at the Faculty of Education of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. This study adopts a qualitative documental approach whose methodology it is based on the use of two main sources: autobiographical reports obtained through interviews made available on the university's digital portal and the Lattes curriculum of the individuals involved. Content analysis was employed to interpret the collected data. The academic backgrounds and research productions of each professor were identified, which were shown to be aligned with their positions at the university. It was also found that the professors approached/distanced each other in relation to research and the classroom. The results indicate that the teachers' experiences and life trajectories play an important role in the construction of meanings in relation to the social impact of their professional activities, their understanding of curriculum, models and pedagogical practices, as well as their professional projects. The results obtained highlight the importance of autobiographical narratives as a valuable alternative for research involving teaching, enriching the understanding of the training paths of professionals who play the role of trainers of future Natural Sciences teachers for Basic Education. Keywords: Autobiographical narratives. Teaching. University education.