Teacher Identity in Tension:
Authenticity and Performativity in Professional Development
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https://doi.org/10.1590/1982-57652025v30id288441Keywords:
hermeneutics;, teacher identity;, performativity.Abstract
This article aims to analyze nine texts on teacher identity, with an emphasis on the professional development of teachers, considering the tensions between authenticity and performativity. Utilizing a hermeneutic approach from cultural studies, the text explores the dynamics of power and discourse that influence the construction of teacher identity. The research reveals that teacher identity is complex and multifaceted, resulting from a balance between internal processes of self-construction and external imperatives that shape practices and expectations. The study highlights the importance of reflection, resilience, and personal development in constructing teacher identity, valuing autonomy and continuous growth through self-formation and the pursuit of an ethical educational ideal. However, the analysis also points out that functionality and dominant discourses reflect market norms and institutional expectations, prioritizing efficiency and measurable results. Identifying elements in the texts that highlight different aspects of teacher identity can significantly contribute to improving the quality of education, especially from the perspective of cultural studies.
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