Collaborative work as a proposal for ongoing training of 3rd cycle teachers in Paraguay

Abstract

Teacher training is fundamental to the improvement of professional practice. Indeed, both initial training and ongoing training form an essential part of teachers’ continuous improvement processes. For this reason, we analyzed the importance of collaborative work, seeking to devise a strategy to develop and improve practices and work in teaching and learning. More precisely, this research analyzes the importance of collaborative work as a proposal for ongoing teacher training since it may be considered a permanent opportunity to improve teaching practices. The method used was a qualitative approach, based on an analysis of data and information obtained by semi-structured interviews, with n=3 participants who are directors of educational centers belonging to institutions under official management in Paraguay. The results were analyzed with the Atlas-ti program, from which emerged 7 main categories, namely: teaching profile, previous attitudes, managerial perception, teaching attitude, opportunities, limitations, and recommendations. These categories served to build and recognize the main needs, opportunities, and limitations regarding continued training through collaborative work in the exercise of the teaching profession.