Reflections on initial training in Natural Sciences from the perspective of teacher trainers

Abstract

Initial training is a phase of great importance due to its impact on the construction and appropriation of knowledge and tools for professional performance. In this work, we present a study carried out with 27 teacher educators from the Department of Phys-ics and Chemistry (FFHA-National University of San Juan), in the context of training future teachers of Natural Sciences. The objective of the study was to know the opinions of teacher educators on initial teacher training in Natural Sciences from the exchange of teaching and learning experiences, reflecting on strengths and weaknesses, to contribute to the process of modify-ing the study plans. This research becomes relevant in the current context of changes in teacher training careers in these areas at the national level. The results, in which the opinions of teachers in pedagogical training and teachers in disciplinary training are compared, show coherence between the difficulties identified and the proposals made to overcome them. However, it is necessary to advance in the reflection on the practice and in the concretion of the proposals for change, as a way to contribute to the improvement of teacher training.