DOCÊNCIA NO ENSINO SUPERIOR: FORMAÇÃO DOCENTE, IDENTIDADE E PRÁTICA PEDAGÓGICA

Abstract

This article is the result of research literature on teaching in higher education, whose goal is to guide current and future professionals on the identity and practice of the teaching profession in higher education. For both, were selected as reference books and articles published over the past sixteen years, which could contribute to the understanding of reality and the needs on the topic. The results indicate that the quality of university teaching and work of teachers conducted in the classroom are closely linked. The development of skills and abilities to think and learn in a structured environment are necessary to promote appropriate changes and innovations leading to a significant improvement in the classroom. The courses of higher education must provide support for the new professionals and citizens. Only with practice and development of intellectual activity conducted in a participatory and practical training has to be integral. The methodology of higher education should lead the student to understand the mechanisms that lead to learning of a conscious and independent. Forming student in general cognitive strategies to each science, according to analyze situations and solve problems.