Ser professora de Geografia nos tempos atuais concepções dos estudantes de Licenciatura em Geografia na UFAL – Campus Sertão

Abstract

The focus of this research is based on the reflections of the current education system, concentrated on educational policies, in relation to the perspective of undergraduate students in geography at the Federal University of Alagoas (UFAL-Campus Sertão), to understand some factors that influence the continuation or abandonment of graduation. The general objective is to analyze the relationship between Geography degree students and the current context, factors in the education system and educational reforms, identifying what could affect the demand for students at UFAL – Campus Sertão. Using theoretical analysis with questions from important authors about the concepts of teacher training in geography, education and work and the teaching of geography. In addition to bringing important considerations from authors to analyze the current education system in a contemporary political and economic context to understand the consequences of current education reforms. Qualitative research through interviews with freshmen and seniors in the Geography Degree course indicates students' views on the course and the teaching profession. The results address identification with training throughout studies, where the choice of course comes from preferences for greater opportunity and accessibility in the region, also indicating that it is, for some, a second option for what they really want. Through the interviews, factors were identified that could influence students' withdrawal, which is related to their lack of identification with the degree, causing the majority of them to give up right at the beginning.