O início da carreira docente: um olhar a partir do acolhimento de professoras de educação infantil

Abstract

A moment characterized by adverse situations marks a crucial transition from being a student to beginning the teaching experience. The initiation of a career is a significant period during which teachers encounter a new role, along with various challenges. Consequently, the manner in which educational institutions receive, welcome, and support novice teachers significantly influences their professional development and their decision to remain in or leave the profession. This research, conducted within the Professional Master’s Degree in Education Program at the Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul (UFFS/Erechim Campus), is part of the “Research in Pedagogical Processes, Policies, and Educational Management” research line. The study focuses on investigating educational policies that impact the pedagogical context. The primary objective is to explore welcoming actions directed at novice teachers in Early Childhood Education within municipal public-school networks. The study adopts a qualitative, exploratory research design. The literature review draws on key authors in the field of teacher training and early career development, including Marcelo Garcia (1999), Nono (2011), Huberman (1995), and Tardif (2014). Additionally, the field research, conducted in four municipal public Early Childhood Education schools in the northern region of Rio Grande do Sul, provides a critical component for analysis. This research is justified by the lack of actions and policies aimed at welcoming novice teachers in many educational institutions, which is particularly concerning given the specific needs of early childhood education. Understanding the perceptions of novice teachers regarding their needs for welcoming actions and initiatives can inform the planning of appropriate integration and support strategies by schools. The outcome of this research includes the creation of a digital e-book as an Educational Product. This resource aims to support school managers and their colleagues with practical guidance on welcoming and supporting novice Early Childhood Education teachers. The e-book underscores the importance of effective welcoming practices and encourages education managers and Early Childhood Education institutions to rethink and improve their approaches to welcoming and supporting new teachers. In conclusion, the research indicates that Early Childhood Education teachers in municipal public schools in the northern region of Rio Grande do Sul feel a significant need for more effective welcoming measures when they enter the profession.