Quem quer ser professor? Uma pesquisa realizada com concluintes do ensino médio na região do Seridó, RN

Abstract

This article presents the results of a study conducted with third-year high school students in the municipality of Caicó, RN, regarding their career choices and their desire to become teachers or not. It discusses the attractiveness of the teaching profession, the implications of the challenges faced by teachers, the scarcity of teachers, and the reasons why individuals might be discouraged from pursuing a teaching career. A questionnaire with three questions was administered to 115 students from public high schools and Adult Education programs. The data analysis revealed that the teaching profession remains relatively unattractive to young people in general and is currently more appealing to students from less educated families. The findings also highlight the urgent need for public policies aimed at improving both the supply and demand for teachers, ensuring the quality of teacher training for those who will be or are currently in service in public schools, and enhancing the profession with better working conditions and remuneration.