Teamwork in initial teacher training

Abstract

Competency development in Initial Teacher Training is a particularly relevant issue in the field of higher education. Teamwork Competence is considered valuable in the professional education sector and is essential for developing educational innovation at schools. This paper analyzes how teamwork dynamics are applied in the initial teacher training of future physical education teachers and whether they allow the development of this competence. For this, the perception of ten students of the Primary Education (Physical Education) and Sciences of Physical Activity and Sport degrees about the dynamics and experiences of teamwork carried out during their education are examined. The study adopts a qualitative methodological perspective, based on the analysis of the data collected from a discussion group. Through ATLAS.ti software, information was coded and categorized. After this analytical process, results draw a formative model based on teamwork that does not sufficiently qualify for the acquisition of this competence. However, the students show a basic prosocial attitude which is essential to face the challenges of cooperation.