RESUMEN Objetivo: La investigación tuvo como fin concebir un modelo pedagógico para la formación de la competencia investigación periodística en los estudiantes de Licenciatura en Periodismo. Métodos: Se emplearon el análisis y la síntesis, la inducción y la deducción, el ascenso de lo abstracto a lo concreto, la modelación y el método sistémico estructural funcional, así como las técnicas de revisión bibliográfica y análisis documental. Resultados: una construcción teórica que sintetiza saberes contextualizados para la investigación periodística de la realidad social desde el análisis reflexivo del contexto, el pensamiento crítico y la actuación profesional ética e integral, lo cual favorece el desempeño autónomo, idóneo y exitoso del estudiante de Periodismo en la indagación de la realidad social. Conclusiones: El proceso de formación de la competencia investigación periodística ha de integrarse a la formación del Licenciado en Periodismo en consonancia con el plan de estudio vigente, lo cual demanda una actividad metodológica sistemática, planificada y coordinada de los diferentes niveles organizativos de la carrera para garantizar el protagonismo del estudiante y el carácter mediador del profesor-tutor en el aprendizaje desde la vinculación de la teoría y la práctica.

ABSTRACT Objective: The research aims at devising a pedagogical model for the training of journalistic research in journalism students Methods: The author rely on the methods of analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, the ascension of the abstract to the concrete, modeling and functional structural system, as well as the bibliographic review techniques and documentary analysis techniques. Result: The main finding is a theoretical construction that synthesizes contextualized knowledge for the journalistic research of social reality from the reflexive analysis of the context, critical thinking and ethical and comprehensive professional performance, which favors the autonomous, ideal and successful performance of the student of journalism in the investigation of social reality. Conclusions: The journalistic investigation competence training process should become part of the curriculum of journalist education. Consequently, the staff is expected to coordinate and plan a system of activities focus on promoting students’ active participation both in academic and practicum tasks under the guide of professor and tutors.

Abstract The driving force behind this inquiry is the paradox that arises between a societal expectation marked by high standards (wherein educators are tasked with ensuring the acquisition of literacy skills and cultivating a reading culture among their students) and a disconcerting reality (on where reading fails to occupy a central position in the professional identity of prospective teachers). Consequently, this article delves into the utilization of fictional novels as a catalyst for the construction of teacher identity, achieved through a meticulous examination of the narratological elements interwoven within the text, and facilitated through structured discussions akin to a literary circle. Specifically, this study endeavors, via a case study involving primary teacher education students and centered around the novel “Clarissa” by Stefan Zweig, to ascertain the extent to which reflective and collective engagement with literature can engender a forward-looking perspective regarding their professional trajectory in education. Employing methodologies encompassing action research, textual analysis, and narrative inquiry, the findings elucidate that the deliberate exploration of this novel within the context of the Field experience program offers a fertile ground, as perceived by the participants, for imbuing meaning into the establishment of a robust teacher identity in weak readers. wherein on teachers. teachers . teachers) Consequently text circle Specifically endeavors Clarissa “Clarissa Zweig forwardlooking forward looking research analysis ground participants readers

Resumen Lo que motiva esta investigación es la paradoja que emana entre una expectativa social altamente exigente (que los docentes deben asegurar la adquisición de la competencia lectora y fomentar dicho hábito entre sus estudiantes) y una constatación sumamente preocupante (que la lectura no figura en el núcleo de la identidad profesional de los futuros docentes). En este sentido, el artículo expone el uso de la novela de ficción en la conformación de la identidad docente mediante la reflexión sobre los elementos narratológicos que surcan el texto, leído y comentado a modo de club de lectura. En particular, este trabajo trata de exponer, mediante un estudio de caso con estudiantes de Magisterio y a través de la lectura de la novela Clarissa de Stefan Zweig, en qué medida la lectura reflexiva y colectiva de la novela permite abrir un horizonte de expectativas acerca de su futuro como profesionales educativos. Desde la investigación-acción, el análisis textual y la indagación narrativa, los resultados muestran que el ejercicio reflexivo de esta novela en el marco del Prácticum del Grado de Magisterio ofrece, desde las percepciones los estudiantes, una oportunidad para dar sentido a la construcción sólida de la identidad docente en lectores débiles. docentes. . docentes) texto particular exponer Zweig educativos investigaciónacción, investigaciónacción acción, acción investigación-acción narrativa ofrece débiles

Abstract Collaborative work is one of the challenges that is installed within the Initial Teacher Education from the updates that the public policy in Chile has undergone. For this purpose, this article systematizes the results of a research project that resorted to the “pedagogical pair” device in order to promote the development of collaborative performances that contribute to the processes of teacher identity, in students who studied professional practice in the careers of Special Education and History and Geography. For this purpose, their answers were analyzed from two instruments applied at the beginning and at the end of their practice in duo, concluding that the "pedagogical couple" favors the development of collaborative identity processes, expressed in a recognition of the other as a model to follow; as an experience that expands didactic and pedagogical knowledge; and as an experience that allows generating greater security in the exercise of the profession. On the other hand, the results call for greater instances of reflectivity aimed at dismantling positions of power of regular teachers over specialist teachers, positions that constitute an obstacle to the deepening of collaborative and inclusive pedagogical practices.

Resumen El trabajo colaborativo es uno de los desafíos que se instala al interior de la Formación Inicial Docente a partir de las actualizaciones que ha sufrido la política pública en Chile. Para dicho propósito, el presente artículo sistematiza los resultados de un proyecto de investigación que recurrió al dispositivo pareja pedagógica a fin de promover el desarrollo de desempeños colaborativos que tributen en los procesos de identidad docente, en estudiantes que cursaron práctica profesional en las carreras de Pedagogía en Educación Diferencial e Historia y Geografía. Para ello, se analizaron sus respuestas a partir de dos instrumentos aplicados al inicio y al final de su práctica en dupla, concluyéndose que la pareja pedagógica favorece el desarrollo de procesos identitarios de carácter colaborativo, expresados en un reconocimiento del otro como un modelo a seguir; como una experiencia que amplía el conocimiento didáctico y pedagógico, y como una experiencia que permite generar mayores seguridades en el ejercicio de la profesión. Por otra parte, los resultados reclaman mayores instancias para la reflexibilidad que se orienten a desmantelar posiciones de poder de los profesores de enseñanza regular sobre los profesores especialistas, posturas que se constituyen en obstaculizadores para la profundización de prácticas pedagógicas colaborativas e inclusivas.

Resumen Este trabajo explora desde el enfoque instrumental cómo una entrevista de autoconfrontación puede potenciar el aprendizaje experiencial en el practicum en la formación inicial docente. Para ello, se analiza con la técnica de categorías conceptualizantes un grupo de 5 profesores en formación (PF) que se confrontaron a su propia actividad de práctica. Los resultados muestran que los PF se apropian del ejercicio desplegando emociones, reflexiones y aprendizajes diversos. Las perturbaciones y la verbalización de la acción profesional para resolverlas permite identificar la movilización de saberes diversos. Sobre esta base, se sugieren pistas para repensar las situaciones de retroalimentación formador-PF.

Abstract From an instrumental standpoint, this paper investigates how a self-confrontation interview can promote experiential learning in the practicum in initial teacher training. The conceptualizing categories technique was used to analyze a group of five trainee teachers (TT) who were faced with their own practicum activity. The findings indicate that the TTs appropriated the exercise by displaying a wide range of emotions, reflections, and learning. Disturbances and the verbalization of professional action to resolve them enable the identification of diverse knowledge mobilization. On this basis, we propose some ways for rethinking trainer-TT feedback situations.

ABSTRACT The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted education in general and teacher education in particular in various ways around the world. As teachers have played a leading role during the crisis, it is key that their voices be heard. Drawing on Vygotskian sociocultural theory as a framework for teacher professional development, this exploratory study seeks to make sense of the main adaptation challenges faced by 18 Spanish EFL teacher candidates in their learning-to-teach process in a practicum setting during the pandemic. Based on a narrative qualitative research design, a thematic content analysis was used for the qualitative data gathered through open-ended questions. Findings revealed that the crisis has resulted in teaching adaptation challenges in terms of traditional expository teaching models, difficulty in understanding and being understood as well as a lack of interaction and relationship with learners. Adaptability and reflective practice have proven to be key strategic features of professional competence in a volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous (VUCA) world. COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 world heard development 1 learningtoteach learning teach design openended open ended questions models learners volatile uncertain complex VUCA (VUCA COVID1 COVID-

RESUMO A pandemia de COVID-19 impactou a educação em geral e a formação de professores em particular de várias maneiras em todo o mundo. Como os professores desempenharam um papel de liderança durante a crise é essencial que suas vozes sejam ouvidas. Baseando-se na teoria sociocultural vygotskiana como uma estrutura para o desenvolvimento profissional do professor, este estudo exploratório busca dar sentido aos principais desafios de adaptação enfrentados por 18 candidatos a professores espanhóis de inglês como língua estrangeira em seu processo de aprender a ensinar em um ambiente de estágio durante a pandemia. Com base em um projeto de pesquisa qualitativa narrativa, uma análise de conteúdo temática foi usada para os dados qualitativos coletados por meio de perguntas abertas. Os resultados revelaram que a crise resultou em desafios de adaptação do ensino em termos de modelos tradicionais de ensino expositivo, dificuldade de entender e ser compreendido, bem como falta de interação e relacionamento com os alunos. A adaptabilidade e a prática reflexiva provaram ser as principais características estratégicas da competência profissional em um mundo volátil, incerto, complexo, ambíguo (VUCA). COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 ouvidas Baseandose Baseando se professor 1 narrativa abertas expositivo compreendido alunos volátil incerto complexo VUCA. VUCA . (VUCA) COVID1 COVID- (VUCA

Resumen Este artículo analiza, mediante una autografía colaborativa, las experiencias de dos profesores de inglés en formación mientras adelantan estudios en una licenciatura y desarrollan su práctica pedagógica. Los autores discuten su empoderamiento como un factor que contribuye a la enseñanza del inglés y abordan cuestiones como las metodologías, los profesores mentores, el hablante nativo, las ideologías coloniales y los procesos de descolonización. Los comentarios finales sugieren que se debería permitir a los profesores de inglés reflexionar, analizar y contribuir a la comprensión de la dinámica social de lo que significa enseñar y ser profesor de inglés. Los profesores de inglés en formación no son agentes pasivos sino constructores de conocimiento, capaces de transformar su visión de la educación, hacer visibles aspectos críticos y resistirse a los procesos pedagógicos coloniales impuestos.

Abstract This article analyzes the experiences of two preservice English language teachers within their bachelor’s degree and their pedagogical practicum through a collaborative autoethnography. The authors discuss their empowerment as a contributing agent to the field of English language teaching and address issues such as methodologies, mentor teachers, native speakerism, colonial ideologies, and decolonization processes. Findings suggest that preservice English language teachers should be allowed to reflect, analyze, and thus contribute to understanding the social dynamics of what it means to teach and be a language teacher. Preservice English language teachers are not passive agents but builders of knowledge, capable of transforming their vision of education, making visible the critical aspects of education, and resisting imposed colonial pedagogical processes.

Abstract Initial teacher training by competences represents a training approach that Chilean universities have established in order to structure the curricular framework of their degrees. This approach presents a non-disciplinary design and it is therefore more oriented towards professional performance. The present study aims to identify the perceived level of development of three specific competences (corporeality competence, planning and use of technology) during the Practicum of the initial university training of the physical education course, by school tutors, university tutors and students, in a Chilean university in 2020. In a case study and through the administration of a questionnaire, the results show sensitive levels of development in the three competences analyzed, although they are developed differently according to the typology of the Practicum. This study confirms that the Practicum is decisive for the development of competences according to its participants.

Resumo A formação inicial de professores por competências representa uma abordagem de treinamento que as universidades chilenas estabeleceram para estruturar a grade curricular de seus diplomas. Esta abordagem tem um desenho não-disciplinar e, portanto, é mais orientada ao desempenho profissional. O presente estudo visa identificar o nível percebido de desenvolvimento de três competências específicas (a competência de corporificação, o planejamento e uso das tecnologias) durante o Practicum da formação universitária inicial do curso de graduação em Educação Física por tutores universitários, tutores do centro e estudantes em uma universidade chilena no ano de 2020. Por meio de um estudo de caso e da administração de um questionário, os resultados mostram níveis sensíveis de desenvolvimento nas três competências analisadas, embora elas se desenvolvam de forma diferente dependendo do tipo de prática. Está confirmado que o Practicum é um fator determinante no desenvolvimento das competências de acordo com seus protagonistas.

Resumen La formación inicial docente por competencias representa un enfoque formativo que las universidades chilenas han establecido para estructurar el marco curricular de sus titulaciones. Este enfoque presenta un diseño no disciplinar y, por tanto, más orientado al desempeño profesional. El presente estudio tiene como objetivo identificar el nivel de desarrollo percibido de tres competencias específicas (la competencia de corporeidad, la planificación y el uso de la tecnología) durante el Prácticum de la formación universitaria inicial de la carrera de educación física por parte de los tutores universitarios, tutores de centro y los estudiantes en una universidad chilena el año 2020. En un estudio de caso y mediante la administración de un cuestionario, los resultados muestran niveles sensibles de desarrollo en las tres competencias analizadas, aunque se desarrollan de forma diferente según la tipología del Prácticum. Se ratifica que el Prácticum es determinante para el desarrollo de competencias según sus protagonistas.

Abstract This paper collects the process of analysis and shared reflection on how the practicum period contributes to the academic training and professional identity of the primary degree’ students of the University of Malaga (Spain). A total of 150 students have been investigated in Malaga, with the aim of recovering the student experiences in the subject of the Practicum, as well as their evaluations. Interviews and reflection groups have been carried out and the evaluations that the students have shown in their final portfolios. We highlight how their voices show us the gap between learning in the university classroom and the experience in the school field. In addition, they make various comments regarding expectations and experience in schools. This study has revealed knowledge that contributes to rethinking, reconstructing and deconstructing the identity of the teacher in training, as well as highlight some keys to bet on a necessary link between university and schools.

Resumen Este texto recoge el proceso de análisis y reflexión compartida en torno a cómo contribuye el periodo de prácticas en la formación académica y en la identidad profesional de los estudiantes del grado en educación primaria de la Universidad de Málaga (España). Se ha investigado un total de 150 estudiantes en prácticas en centros educativos de educación primaria en Málaga. Se llevaron a cabo entrevistas y grupos de reflexión y se han recuperado las valoraciones que el alumnado ha mostrado en sus porfolios de prácticas. Destacamos cómo sus voces nos muestran la brecha entre los aprendizajes en el aula universitaria y la experiencia escolar, así como la falta de conexión entre los agentes implicados. Este estudio ha permitido develar un conocimiento que aporta a repensar, reconstruir y deconstruir la identidad del docente en formación, así como vislumbrar algunas claves para apostar por un necesario vínculo entre universidad y centros educativos.

RESUMO O objetivo foi conhecer as percepções dos estudantes em estágio profissional de síntese (PSP) do curso de Educação Física de uma universidade chilena sobre o retorno ao ensino presencial após dois anos de confinamento. Para o desenvolvimento deste estudo piloto, utilizou-se uma abordagem quantitativa, não experimental, transversal, com escopo descritivo exploratório. A amostra foi composta por 45 estudiantes de PSP da região de Maule, Chile, com cursos de pré-básico a ensino médio em estabelecimentos municipais, privados e privados subsidiados. Os resultados indicam que os professores em formação percebem o retorno ao ensino presencial como um processo complexo devido ao contexto atual, vivenciando desafios educacionais, adaptações e medidas de saúde no desenvolvimento de suas aulas. Conclui-se que são vários os fatores que afetaram o processo de estágio, gerando a necessidade de reorientar as metodologias de trabalho dos professores e reorganizar a condução das aulas, no entanto, isso não significa que tenha sido um processo negativo, onde apesar das dificuldades, foi favorável e significativo para interagir novamente com os alunos pessoalmente.

ABSTRACT The present study aims to know the perception of students in Professional Synthesis Practice (PSP) from the Physical Education major, at a Chilean university, in regard to returning to in person teaching after two years of confinement where people were affected worldwide, leaving their daily lives behind, and education was no exception. The sample was comprised of 45 students who are carrying out their PSP in the Maule Region, Chile, taking courses that range from pre-basic to high school in public, private, and partly subsidized schools. The results indicate that teachers in training perceive returning to in-person teaching as a complex process due to the current context, as well as the experience of educational challenges, adaptations, and health measures in the development of their classes. It is concluded that several factors affected the internship process, generating the need to reorient the teachers' work methodologies, and reorganizing the way classes are conducted. However, this did not mean that it was a negative process, despite the difficulties; it was favorable and meaningful to interact with the students in person.

RESUMEN El objetivo de la investigación fue conocer las percepciones de los estudiantes en Práctica de Síntesis Profesional (PSP) de la carrera de Educación Física de una universidad chilena respecto al retorno a la presencialidad tras dos años de confinamiento. Para el desarrollo de este estudio piloto se utilizó un enfoque cuantitativo, no experimental transversal con alcance descriptivo de tipo exploratorio La muestra se compuso de 45 estudiantes en PSP dentro de la región del Maule, Chile, con cursos que van desde Pre Básica hasta enseñanza media en establecimientos municipales, particulares y particulares subvencionados. Los resultados indican que los docentes en formación perciben el retorno a la presencialidad como un proceso complejo por el contexto vivido en la actualidad, experimentando desafíos educativos, adaptaciones y medidas sanitarias en el desarrollo de sus clases. Se concluye que existen diversos factores que han afectado el proceso de prácticas, generando la necesidad de reorientar las metodologías de trabajo de los docentes y reorganizando la realización de las clases, sin embargo, esto no significó que fuese un proceso negativo, donde a pesar de las dificultades, fue favorable y significativo volver a interactuar con los estudiantes presencialmente.

Abstract The main objective is to design a procedure for analyzing the level of development of transversal competences in the practicum of four master’s degrees. The competences showed in the practicum reports were analyzed and subsequently, a critical incident guiding questions were administered to the students, analyzing their experiences during the professional practice. The results showed that the practicum reports did not include enough information to evaluate the level of acquisition of transversal competences. Instead, the final designed rubric for teachers allowed evaluations to be more objective and accurate, reducing ambiguity and subjectivity.

Resumen El objetivo es diseñar un procedimiento de análisis del nivel de desarrollo de las competencias transversales en los prácticums de cuatro másteres oficiales. Se analizaron las competencias evidenciadas en las memorias de prácticas y posteriormente, se administraron preguntas-guía de incidentes críticos a los estudiantes, analizando sus experiencias durante las prácticas externas. Los resultados mostraron que las memorias de prácticas no incluían información suficiente que permitiera evaluar el nivel de adquisición de competencias transversales. En cambio, la rúbrica final diseñada para el profesorado permitió que las evaluaciones fueran más objetivas y precisas, reduciendo la ambigüedad y la subjetividad.

In this article the strengths, caveats and suggestions for improvement of a BEd Hons programme in Educational Psychology presented at a traditional South African university from the viewpoint of 10 alumni students who were part of the 2016 cohort, are explored. The programme under investigation has been running since 2003 and is aimed at training mid-level psychological counsellors who have to pass the Health Professions Council of South Africa's (HPCSA) board examination for Psychology to formally qualify as registered counsellors. The HPCSA instituted the category of registered counsellor early in the 2000s to provide a route to basic psychological support for the majority of citizens without access to registered psychologists. In order to achieve the aim of this research, qualitative individual telephone interviews were conducted in 2017 to gather data from the counsellor alumni of the 2016 cohort. In total, 10 of a possible 26 participants voluntarily participated in the study. The perceptions of the participants were analysed, and findings suggest that the BEd Hons programme has the following strengths: weekly supervision by experienced lecturers enabled knowledge obtained through theoretical coursework to be applied during the practicum; various professional skills were also gained during the practicum, enabling students to feel competent in the workplace. A very strong focus on clients from disadvantaged communities was also seen as a particular strength. Some caveats were inadequate information about the psychological and job-related implications of the programme. Suggestions indicated that the organisation of the theoretical and practicum components could be reconsidered so as to optimise the programme in future. Furthermore, it was found that transformation in this type of higher education programme is needed on a theoretical and practical level by ensuring broadened access to the programme and listening to the voices of the students regarding the curriculum.

Objective: The article communicates the results of a research that aimed to investigate the perspectives of schoolteachers regarding their formative contribution in the practice developed by teachers in training, belonging to the careers of Pedagogy in Preschool and Basic Education taught by a public university located in the Region of Ñuble, South Central Zone of Chile. Methodology: The study was carried out from a qualitative perspective, six teachers participated to whom it was applied an in-depth interview, the analysis of which was inductively conducted through the condensation of meanings deriving four categories of meaning: (1) Transmission of experiential knowledge, (2) Orientation for the improvement of pedagogical action, (3) Socialization within the school reality and (4) Inter-institutional mediation. Results: As a result, it stands out the specificity that the teachers at the school meet by contributing pedagogically with that practical knowledge that, from their perspective, they are essential to start in the exercise of the profession. Conclusions: It is concluded on the need to re-signify from the academic context the figure of the teaching staff, legitimizing their status as conformer.

Objetivo: El artículo comunica resultados de una investigación que tuvo como propósito indagar sobre las perspectivas que poseen docentes del centro escolar respecto de su aporte formativo en el prácticum desarrollado por profesorado en formación, pertenecientes a las carreras de Pedagogía en Educación Parvularia y Básica impartidas por una universidad pública ubicada en la Región de Ñuble, Zona Centro Sur de Chile. Metodología: El estudio se realizó desde una perspectiva cualitativa, participaron seis docentes a quienes se les aplicó una entrevista en profundidad, cuyo análisis fue realizado inductivamente por medio de la condensación de significados, derivándose cuatro categorías de sentido: (1) Transmisión de saberes experienciales, (2) Orientación para el mejoramiento de la acción pedagógica, (3) Socialización dentro de la realidad escolar y (4) Mediación interinstitucional. Resultados: Como resultado principal se destaca la especificidad de la función que cumple el profesorado del centro escolar al aportar pedagógicamente con aquellos saberes prácticos que no son considerados en la formación impartida por la universidad, pero que, desde su perspectiva, son fundamentales para iniciarse en el ejercicio de la profesión. Conclusiones: Se concluye sobre la necesidad de resignificar desde el espacio académico la figura del profesorado, legitimando su condición de conformador(a).

Objetivo: O artigo comunica os resultados de um estudo de investigação cujo objetivo era investigar as perspectivas dos professores da escola relativamente à sua contribuição formativa na prática desenvolvida pelos professores estagiários, pertencentes às carreiras de Pedagogia no Jardim de Infância e Ensino Básico leccionadas por uma universidade pública localizada na Região Ñuble, Zona Centro Sul do Chile. Metodologia: O estudo foi realizado numa perspectiva qualitativa, com a participação de seis professores que foram entrevistados em profundidade, cuja análise foi realizada indutivamente através da condensação de significados, derivando quatro categorias de significado: (1) Transmissão de conhecimentos experimentais, (2) Orientação para a melhoria da ação pedagógica, (3) Socialização dentro da realidade escolar e (4) Mediação interinstitucional. Resultados: Como resultado principal, destaca-se a especificidade do papel desempenhado pelos professores das escolas ao contribuírem pedagogicamente com os conhecimentos práticos que não são considerados na formação ministrada pela universidade, mas que, na sua perspectiva, são essenciais para começar no exercício da profissão. Conclusões: Concluímos sobre a necessidade de ressignificar a partir do espaço académico a figura do professor, legitimando a sua condição de conformador

Resumen La identidad profesional docente es un eje fundamental en la formación de profesores. Su estudio desde los primeros niveles de formación permite comprender su configuración e incidencia en las prácticas pedagógicas. El propósito de esta investigación fue caracterizar los rasgos de identidad profesional que tienen los estudiantes de un programa de Licenciatura en Física a partir de sus percepciones y expectativas sobre la profesión docente, así como valorar los aportes del espacio de formación Práctica Pedagógica I en el reconocimiento de la construcción de dicha identidad. El estudio se desarrolló bajo un enfoque biográfico- narrativo y recurrió a la elaboración de cartas y a la autoevalua-ción como instrumentos para el registro de la información. Como principal hallazgo se informa la transformación de las concepciones de los estudiantes sobre la profesión docente, logrando reconocer los diferentes componentes de la construcción de la identidad y aplicarlos en su reconocimiento como futuros profesores.

Abstract Teaching professional identity is a fundamental axis in teacher training and its study from the first levels of training allows understanding its structure and impact on pedagogical practices. The purpose of this research was to characterize some traits of professional identity that students of a Bachelor program in Physics have. It is based on their perceptions and expectations about the teaching profession; as well as assessing the contribution of the course Pedagogical Practice I in recognizing the components in the construction of identity. The approach was biographical-narrative using letters and self-assessment as instruments for recording student perceptions. The main finding is the transformation of the students' conceptions about teaching profession. They achieved to identify different components in the construction of identity and apply them in their own recognition as pre-service teachers.

Resumo A identidade profissional docente é um eixo fundamental na formação de professores, seu estudo desde os primeiros níveis de formação permite compreender sua configuração e incidência nas práticas pedagógicas. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi caracterizar os traços de identidade profissional que os estudantes que ingressam no curso de bacharelado em Física possuem, com base em suas percepções e expectativas sobre a profissão docente; assim como avaliar as contribuições do espaço de formação da Prática Pedagógica I no reconhecimento da construção da mencionada identidade. O estudo foi desenvolvido sob uma abordagem biográfico-narrativa e recorreu à elaboração de cartas e a autoavaliação como instrumentos para registrar a informação. A principal constatação é a transformação das concepções dos estudantes sobre a profissão docente, de forma que eles conseguiram reconhecer os diferentes componentes da construção da identidade e aplicá-los em seu reconhecimento como futuros professores.

Resumen Este estudio exploratorio examina el papel de factores específicos en la evolución de las creencias de futuros maestros de inglés sobre su práctica pedagógica. Los datos se recolectaron mediante observaciones, entrevistas, grupos focales y reflexiones. Los hallazgos develaron tres grupos de factores que afectaron la evolución de las creencias: la subjetividad involucró el temor de los estudiantes para desarrollar su práctica, reacciones a los retos y entusiasmo por convertirse en profesores. Los aspectos contextuales implicaron las circunstancias en las aulas y relaciones con profesores titulares. La comunidad de apoyo en la universidad incluyó a compañeros y tutor. Las implicaciones discuten la relevancia de agendas curriculares, reflexivas y colaborativas que enriquezcan la educación de futuros maestros a partir de la exploración de sus creencias en la práctica pedagógica.

Abstract This exploratory case study seeks to examine the role that specific factors exert on the evolution of beliefs in preservice English teachers during their final teaching practicum. Data were collected through reflections, interviews, focus groups, and observations. The findings revealed that three groups of factors affect belief evolution during the practicum: participant subjectivity, contextual circumstances, and university support community. Subjectivities encompassed preservice teachers’ fears, reactions to real-life teaching challenges, and enthusiasm to become teachers. Contextual circumstances incorporated classroom circumstances and cooperating teachers. The university support community concerned their peers and the university tutor. Implications discuss the relevance of curricular and reflective agendas that enrich the education of future teachers through beliefs exploration.

Resumen Este artículo reporta una autoetnografía colaborativa en una primera práctica docente en la Universidad Surcolombiana. El estudio es un análisis de como nosotras, como investigadoras y profesoras de inglés en formación, le damos sentido a nuestras experiencias docentes en nuestra primera práctica docente, y para ello utilizamos la autoetnografía colaborativa como método de investigación. Los datos fueron recolectados por medio de diarios reflexivos y observaciones. Los resultados muestran el significado que le damos a nuestras experiencias, antes y durante la pandemia de COVID-19, mientras reconocemos y analizamos nuestro contexto sociocultural. Además, estuvimos inmersas en un entorno de aprendizaje virtual, donde tuvimos la oportunidad de enfrentar cambios imprevistos impuestos por la pandemia, familiarizarnos con posibles problemas que los maestros enfrentan e imaginar nuevas formas de ser nosotros mismos.

Abstract This paper reports a collaborative autoethnography on a first teaching practicum at Universidad Surcolombiana. The study aimed at how we, as novice researchers and preservice English as a foreign language teachers, make sense of our teaching experiences in our first teaching practicum using collaborative autoethnography as a research method. The data were collected by reflective journals and ethnographic observations. Results show the meaning that we give to our experiences, before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, by recognizing and analyzing our sociocultural context. Additionally, we were immersed in a virtual learning environment where we had the opportunity to confront unforeseen changes imposed by the pandemic, familiarize ourselves with possible issues that teachers grapple with, and imagine new ways to be ourselves.