Narrative construction of teacher identities

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Published: Jan 30, 2014
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17060/ijodaep.2014.n1.v7.780

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M. Mar Prados Gallardo

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The notions of I-positions and voices are proposed as analytical tools for studying how two university teachers use both of these narrative resources to construct and negotiate possible professional identities. We develop a conception of identity as a continuous and evolving narrative in which the self is constituted as a multiple, dynamic and constantly in negotiation reality from which individuals define who they are. We present some example of the analyzes performed through semistructured interviews autobiographical to university teachers and through discussion groups developed by teachers from secondary education. Finally, both benefits and limitations of the current investigation are discussed with regard to possible future studies.

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Prados Gallardo, M. M. (2014). Narrative construction of teacher identities. International Journal of Developmental and Educational Psychology. Revista INFAD De Psicología., 7(1), 95–102. https://doi.org/10.17060/ijodaep.2014.n1.v7.780
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Vol. 7 No. 1 (2014): LIVING TOGETHER AND CONDUCT
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