Formação de professores: a escolha da profissão docente

Abstract

The main objective of the present study is to identify the experiences that drive the choice of the teaching profession in the scientific productions of the last 20 years in order to problematize professional identity. The theme of this research is about the choice of the teaching profession. For this research, the process of teacher education in Brazil was historically contextualized, emphasizing the economic, political, and legal aspects. As a theoretical reference, authors such as Cury (2010), Gatti (2013, 2014), Libâneo (1999; 2003, 2006), Nóvoa (1992; 2017), Pimenta (1999) and Saviani (2006) were used. The study has a qualitative nature, with bibliographic research and state of knowledge. Scientific productions found in the CAPES journals portal, in the SCIelo platform and also in the BDTD were analyzed. Subsequently, Bardin's (2016) content analysis was used. With the floating reading of the documents, two categories were defined: the challenges of the teaching career and the contributions to the choice of the teaching profession. As a result of the research, it can be seen that there are unique challenges and contributions that guide the teaching profession. As a challenge, the economic and social devaluation of the teacher can be highlighted. As a motivation for choosing a profession, the influence of social interaction is emphasized, according to each individual, be it a family member, friends, or even teachers.