O desenvolvimento profissional de egressos do Profletras da UFTM

Abstract

This study investigated the profile of graduates from the Professional Master's Program in Letters (Profletras) at the Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM), in Uberaba, in Estado of Minas Gerais, and the characteristics of the dissertations defended between 2016 and 2023. Using a mixed qualitative and quantitative approach,72 dissertations general student data, data obtained from a questionnaire applied by the course Coordination, and the results of interviews with graduates were analyzed. The results reveal a concentration of research on reading and writing, a majority presence of women in the course, and the impact of the knowledge and practices learned in the master's program on the careers and professional growth of the teacher master's students. Using a questionnaire and interview, the impact produced by the master's degree on the professional teaching development of the Profletras graduate was investigated. These results reflect the realities of these teachers and the needs they face in the classroom. The study contributes to the strengthening of continuous teacher education, highlighting the importance of Profletras for the improvement of basic education, and demonstrates that the program plays a relevant role in democratizing access to continuing education and in qualifying public school teachers.