A importância do estágio supervisionado na formação inicial dos licenciados do curso de ciências biológicas do IFPI campus Valença

Abstract

The Supervised Internship is an essential component of initial teacher education, as it promotes the integration of theory and practice by providing undergraduate students with the opportunity to experience real-life situations within the school environment. This experience enhances the practical understanding of theoretical content covered throughout the degree program and contributes to the development of professional skills under the guidance of experienced educators. Furthermore, the internship facilitates students’ immersion in the actual context of their future professional field, allowing them to reflect on their pedagogical practice, recognize the multiple roles of the teacher in the classroom, and develop professional autonomy. In this regard, the present study aims to analyze the relevance of the Supervised Internship in the initial training of undergraduate students in the Biological Sciences program at the Federal Institute of Piauí – Valença Campus, highlighting its contribution to the construction of teaching identity. This research adopts a bibliographic and field-based approach, with exploratory and descriptive objectives. Data analysis revealed that the internship provides meaningful formative experiences that support the understanding of teaching practices and foster the development of a critical, investigative, and reflective stance in the face of contemporary educational challenges, thereby contributing to the preparation of more aware, capable, and committed educators.