Mandatory internship in times of pandemic: difficulties and perceptions of na intern

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the difficulties and contributions of Mandatory Internships in initial teacher training in times of pandemic - COVID 19, in a degree course in Biological Sciences, at a Public University in the State of Mato Grosso do Sul. perceptions, by one of the authors of this study, in the final reports of three internship disciplines, carried out in three consecutive semesters, in which the activities were developed in the modality Remote Teaching. The data obtained were obtained through discursive textual analysis and according to the following axes: 1) teaching and learning difficulties; 2) overcoming the limitations experienced; 3) contributions of internship activities for the formation of the initial document. The results showed that, despite the initial difficulties in adapting to Remote Teaching, the activities developed during the pandemic period allowed relevant contributions to initial teacher education, due to the lived experiences that demanded a redefinition of teaching methodologies and, also, learning about the digital teaching tools and the features they support.