A pesquisa narrativa: uma forma de evocar imagens da vida de professores

Abstract

This work has as an objective presenting the contribution of narratives towards our capacity to think about and ponder questions and educational issues. By considering narrative as a form of cognizance, one can explore its importance as a methodology: (1) informing research and practical education; (2) allowing professors to explore and analyze the possibilities of reflecting on their actions and simultaneously enriching their understanding of their own style; (3) helping researchers gain a more complex understanding of their field and educational tendencies; (4) reconstructing their pedagogical experience and making it more accessible to scrutiny and reflection; (5) and as a narrative leads to a greater understanding of teachers, it can also open new means of research and teaching methods. We recognize the caveat regarding the utility of narratives in field research and teaching, for telling the story of someone is always a way to distance oneself from the experience, and likewise, taking this object as a reflection. The narrative is essential to communicate who we are, what we do, how we feel, why we should pursue one course of action rather than another. Furthermore, exploring the life of someone allows a professor to open altenative paths to reconstructing the ambiance of the classroom.