Teaching profile: Analysis of planning decisions of physical education trainee teachers

Abstract

This study begins with the following questions: Is there stability in the planning thoughts and decisions of trainees during sequential classes? In other words, is it possible to say that every trainee fits a typical planning profile? What are the characteristics of Physical Education trainees’ planning thoughts and decisions? The methodological design is qualitative and quantitative, of descriptive nature, in which the instruments and techniques aim to identify and analyze thought processes in teaching planning. The sample is composed of 18 Physical Education trainees. For data collection, a structured interview was used. Data were processed using the SPSS 21 statistical program, and the One Sample T-Test was used to verify stability of decisions, while Cluster Analysis identified groups of trainees based on the commonality of planning decisions. Stability of planning decisions was verified during three interviews before classes. Results allowed the identification of four profiles among the trainee teachers, with typical and atypical characteristics according to the referenced literature.