The training-profession in-between space: challenges and paths for the construction of professional knowledge and teacher collegiality in Geography
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Teacher training, Geography, Professional knowledgeAbstract
This article aims to analyze the in-between period by Geography teachers, that is, the passage from initial training to professional practice. The objective is to understand the research participants’ conceptions of this in-between space, which lies between the completion of a teaching degree and the beginning of professional activity. This phase is considered crucial in the construction of teacher identity, as it influences the ways of being, acting, and positioning oneself throughout the teaching career. The analysis is grounded in the concepts of professional knowledge and teacher collegiality, which serve as the main theoretical lenses guiding the reflections presented. The study involved a theoretical investigation through a literature review on the education of Geography teachers, as well as field research conducted via semi-structured interviews with six public school Geography teachers from the metropolitan region of Porto Alegre/RS. The findings reveal a widespread dissatisfaction regarding their preparation for professional practice, expressed through difficulties in perceiving themselves as teachers, recognizing their professional identity, and affirming their societal roles. These results highlight the need to rethink Geography teacher education in order to strengthen both professional knowledge and teacher collegiality during the in-between period.
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