Dificuldades, vivências e expectativas na formação docente: um relato de experiência no curso de letras - língua inglesa do PARFOR de Presidente Figueiredo

Abstract

This study addresses the difficulties, experiences, and expectations in the process of teacher education in the Letters – English Language program, offered by PARFOR, in Presidente Figueiredo (AM). The general objective of this research was to analyze how the difficulties, experiences, and expectations of the students influence the teacher education process in the Letters – English Language program, offered by PARFOR. The specific objectives sought to identify the main difficulties faced by the students and their impact on teaching practice; and to understand the experiences and expectations of the students in the Supervised Internship and how they contribute to the construction of professional practice. The research adopted a qualitative approach, using the experience report as a methodological procedure, based on academic experiences and activities developed during Supervised Internships I and II. The results showed that the main challenges faced by the students were balancing work and studies, financial limitations, and transportation difficulties; on the other hand, the experiences lived during the internships favored the articulation between theory and practice and the development of pedagogical competencies. It is concluded that, despite the difficulties throughout the course, the training provided by PARFOR significantly contributed to the professional growth of the students, to the construction of a reflective teaching practice, and to the strengthening of the commitment to improving the quality of English language teaching in the municipality of Presidente Figueiredo (AM). Keywords: Teacher training; PARFOR; English Language; Experience report.