Formação e pesquisa no FOPROFI/UFOP: eixos estruturantes e as temáticas das pesquisas

Abstract

The issue of teacher training is a topic of discussion, whether in the social or academic environment. In general, the failure or success of education is attributed to the teacher. Over time, different conceptions and trends have emerged that influence legislation, training and school culture. The purpose of this text is to discuss the research axes discussed in the Teaching Training and Profession Study Group – FOPROFI/UFOP, at the Federal University of Ouro Preto, dealing with two research projects already completed and some productions and themes developed in the year of 2019. The group brings together senior researchers, undergraduate and graduate students, basic education teachers who seek to understand the educational reality of the Inconfidentes Region - MG and other locations in the country. Through the survey of the works, reading and discussion in the group, we understand that the production of research helps in understanding the movement in the field as well as in understanding the educational reality and the conditions of formation, profession, work and career, revealing aspects intrinsic to teaching, the pedagogical practice at school and the institutions and subjects that are part of this environment. Studies point to ways to improve training and promote educational public policies that really meet society's demands. They also attest that the public university is committed to teaching, research and extension, with a view to contributing to quality education for all and, at the same time, to training sensitive professionals capable of reflecting on their reality.