SER OU NÃO SER: OS CONFLITOS FUNCIONAIS DO PROFISSIONAL NO CONTEXTO DAS ESCOLAS DE ENSINO SUPERIOR NO BRASIL

Abstract

The Brazilian higher education institutions have undergone successive changes since the implementation of the LDB, and consequent action founded on the triad of teaching, research and extension. A transformation process towards conceiving the university as a company that meets the demands of the market, with charges for higher productivity gained strength. This qualitative and interpretive study aims to broaden the discussion of the impact that this scenario has had on teachers and their practice. Nine professors were interviewed and reported the experiences in their daily work routine. The results - after analysis of speech - highlighted the worrying situation in which the professors of higher education in Brazil are at the moment. It showed frustrations and dissatisfactions in the professional field that only stimulate individualism, sharpen competitiveness amongst peers, and consequently affect the quality of the relationship between students and teachers. The professional demotivation has been intensified with each period and is illustrated by the increase in conflicts and unrest with which many already live, in imminent doubt in to be or not to be a college professor.

Keywords

• college education
• reflective teacher
• academic productivity