Constitution of teacher identity in their daily practices: dialogues between Certeau and biographical space methods
Abstract
This article aims to stimulate a dialogue between the methods of biographical space and some concepts and theories of Michel de Certeau regarding the study of the construction of teacher identity in the daily practices. A bibliographical research was conducted based on the works of Michel de Certeau, as well as references from narrative research and biographical (auto)biographical methods, along with authors who focus on teacher training and identity. The results indicate that teacher identity is shaped within a history, and that the training processes serve as sources for the creation of a narrative in the present, which, upon revisitation, contributes to transformative and reflective action. We conclude that a dialogue between Certeau and the methods of biographical space is feasible and enhances our understanding of teacher identity construction and the conditions for reflection and transformation in their practices.
