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Educational beliefs and the development of professional identity during secondary teachers' initial training

Abstract:

The development of a Teacher's Professional Identity (TPI) is fundamental along student teachers' initial training that is influenced by the conceptions of those who aspire to be part of that profession. This study explores the beliefs of Secondary Education Teaching Master's degree students as regards the training they receive and the construction of their TPIs. The aspects that attract most interest are related to the curriculum, along with the capacity to motivate pupils and resolve conflicts in the classroom.