In this dissertation I explore the nature of an internship for high school students in a university science laboratory and the issues that arise from it. The investigation of science internships is relatively new to science education; therefore, this exploration is urgently needed. Twenty-one participants were involved in the internship experience, including 13 students, one teacher, two research scientists, and five technicians. Data sources include observations, field notes, and videotapes. Drawing on four coherent and complementary research tools—cultural-historical activity theory, discourse analysis, conversation analysis, and phenomenography, I articulate a variety of phenomena from multiple perspectives. The phenomena identified in the dissertation include (a) the discursive resources deployed by a teacher for interesting and inviting students to participate in science; (b) the discursive resources high school students used for articulating their interests in science-related careers; (c) the natural pedagogical conversations for accomplishing the work of teaching and learning during the internship; (d) the theoretical concepts mobilized for describing the unfolding of science expertise in the internship; (e) participants’ ways of experiencing the science internship; and (f) students’ understandings of scientific practice after participating in the internship. The study identifies many useful resources for understanding the nature of the science internship and provides a foundation for future research. The findings reported here will also serve others as a springboard for establishing partnerships between high schools and science communities and improving teaching and learning in science education.

This study is qualitative in nature. It reflects on the rich and varied experiences I encountered during training to be a psychotherapist. The content and process information around training is explored. My personal biases and prejudices towards training are made explicit. The experiences reflected upon are contextualized within the Unisa academic and the hospital clinical internship training contexts. The two contexts of training are contrasted accordingly showing their epistemological stance in their contribution to training of trainee therapists. The primary data in this research is the trainee researcher who is also the only participant subject in the study. The rest of the data is drawn from the experiences of the subject in interaction with others in different systems and subsystems. Through the creative synthesis step in the heuristic research approach the inferred theme is integrated in the analysis. Finally the research shows the limitations and implications involved. / Psychology / M.A. Psychology

The purpose of this study was to analyse the effectiveness of Statistics South Africa's internship programme in developing the statistical skills of interns. A mixed method approach which included semi-structured interviews, document study and electronic questionnaires was used to gain insight into the thoughts and perceptions of 38 participants. The study revealed that many of the crucial elements for a successful internship programme are present in the current internship programme. It was also found that the interns do not get the opportunity to implement or utilize their skills in the areas in which they are being placed. The absorption and retention strategy also seems to pose a challenge for the internship programme of which the goal is to retain as many statisticians as possible. Finally, a proper absorption strategy, better and more formal assessments, and a higher salary level for interns being absorbed into the organization should also be considered / Language Education, Art and Culture / M. Ed. (Adult Education)

Esta pesquisa de doutorado tem como objeto de estudo o estágio curricular supervisionado na formação inicial universitária do professor para a Educação Básica. Seu objetivo principal é compreender a contribuição do estágio no contexto dos processos formativos dos professores de Matemática. Partindo da compreensão de diversos autores (CHARLOT, 2008; SAVIANI, 2009; FREITAS, 2012; FIORENTINI, 2010) sobre a realidade da escola atual, entende ser necessária uma formação que considere o professor como um intelectual crítico reflexivo (PIMENTA, 2008). Nessa perspectiva, que se considere o estágio como uma atividade teórico-prática, uma atitude investigativa que envolve estudos, análise, problematização, reflexão e proposição de soluções sobre o ensinar e o aprender, sobre o trabalho docente e sobre as práticas institucionais situadas em seus contextos sociais, históricos e culturais (PIMENTA, 2009b; PIMENTA; LIMA, 2010). A base empírica da pesquisa foi o Curso de Licenciatura do Instituto de Matemática e Estatística da Universidade de São Paulo, que, conforme o Programa de Formação de Professores da USP (PFPUSP, 2004), é realizado em projeto conjunto com a Faculdade de Educação. A opção metodológica foi por uma pesquisa qualitativa apoiada em dados quantitativos (BOGDAN; BIKLEN, 1994; LÜDKE; ANDRÉ, 1986; MINAYO, 2012a; 2012b). Os instrumentos utilizados para coleta de dados foram análise documental, observação, aplicação de questionários e realização de entrevistas. Os dados obtidos foram analisados à luz do referencial teórico para a compreensão do estágio como processo formativo. A estratégia de triangulação de métodos foi adotada para investigar um mesmo ponto combinando métodos quantitativos e qualitativos (TRIVIÑOS, 1987; MINAYO, 2005; 2013). O estudo permite afirmar que as ações que vêm sendo desenvolvidas na universidade no sentido de buscar a especificidade da formação do professor, em especial, aquelas relativas ao estágio na formação do professor de Matemática, têm ampliado as possibilidades formativas, ao mesmo tempo em que têm trazido novos impasses e desafios. Os principais resultados evidenciam que as disciplinas responsáveis pelo estágio, que o desenvolvem com atividades que propiciam reflexão e que buscam a unidade entre teoria e prática, contribuem fortemente para a formação dos futuros professores. Entretanto esses espaços são restritos e ficam perdidos em meio à fragmentação de atividades, à falta de articulação entre as disciplinas e entre conteúdos específicos da área de atuação do professor e aos conteúdos didático-pedagógicos. Há ausência de uma avaliação e reflexão contínuas e coletivas sobre a ação de formação desenvolvida e falta de clareza e de apropriação coletiva das concepções a serem privilegiadas na formação. Conclui-se que, para o estágio constituir-se como um processo formativo significativo, faz-se necessário: explicitar claramente a concepção de professor que se almeja formar e as concepções a ela relacionadas, como a do próprio estágio; ampliar os espaços de reflexão sobre as atividades desenvolvidas durante o estágio; atuação coletiva e articulada de todas as disciplinas e consequentemente dos professores orientadores de estágio; promover avaliação e reflexão coletiva e contínua das ações de formação desenvolvidas, tendo como referência a concepção de professor que se almeja formar; desenvolver processos e atividades pautados em relações sociais coletivas, colaborativas e dialógicas. / The object of study in this doctorate research is the supervised internship in the university initial training for teachers of Basic Education. Its main purpose is to understand the contribution of the internship program in the context of formative processes for Math teachers. Based on how several authors (CHARLOT, 2008; SAVIANI, 2009; FREITAS, 2012; FIORENTINI, 2010) understand the reality of todays schools, it is necessary to have an educational background that considers the teacher as a reflective critical intellectual (PIMENTA, 2008). From that point of view, the internship is considered as a theoretical and practical activity, an investigative attitude that involves research, analysis, questioning, reflection and the proposition of solutions about teaching and learning, about the teachers work and the institutional practices in their social, historical and cultural contexts (PIMENTA, 2009b; PIMENTA; LIMA, 2010). The empirical basis of the research was the undergraduate course at the Mathematics and Statistics Institute of the University of São Paulo, which, according to the Teacher Training Program at USP (PFPUSP, 2004), is held in joint project with the College of Education. The methodological approach was for a qualitative research supported by quantitative data (BOGDAN; BIKLEN, 1994; LÜDKE; ANDRÉ, 1986; MINAYO, 2012a; 2012b). The tools used for data collection were documentary analysis, observation, questionnaires and interviews. The data collected were analyzed based on the theoretical benchmark for understanding the internship program as a formative process. The strategy of triangulation of methods was adopted to investigate the same issue combining quantitative and qualitative methods (TRIVIÑOS, 1987; MINAYO, 2005; 2013). According to the study it is possible to affirm that the actions that are being developed at the university in order to find the specificity of teacher formation, in particular those related to the internship in the formation of Math teachers, have enhanced the formative possibilities as well as brought new dilemmas and challenges. The main results show that the subjects responsible for the internship, which develop it with activities that promote reflection and try to find the unity of theory and practice, have strongly contributed to the training of future teachers. However these spaces are limited and get lost amid the fragmentation of activities, the lack of articulation between disciplines and between specific contents of the teachers action area and didactic-pedagogical contents. There is an absence of a continuous and collective evaluation and reflection over the developed training action and there is a lack of clarity and collective appropriation of concepts that should be privileged for the formation. The conclusion is that, in order for the internship program to establish itself as a significant formative process, it is necessary to: clearly explain the teachers concept aimed to form and the concepts related to it, such as the internship program itself; increase of opportunities for the reflection on the activities during the internship; the collective and coordinated action of all disciplines and therefore of the internship mentor teachers; promote collective and continuous evaluation and reflection of the developed formation activities, always based on the teachers concept aimed to form; develop processes and activities guided by collective, collaborative and dialogic social relations.

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / The Multidisciplinary Residences Program in health search to transform the pratics of public services of Brazilian Health through of the formation in service of professional according to the principles of the Health Unic System. For this, it s necessary the involvement of the professionals in formation with the workers in service and the teachers of educational institutions in order to integrate the scientific knowledge, theoretical and practical. Thus, this research aimed to analyze the conception of teachers of a Multidisciplinary Residence Program in health about the teaching- service integration in the formation of residents; know development and the strategies used by teachers of the Multidisciplinary Residence Program in health to propose actions of teaching-service integration in the formation of residents formation; identify difficulties and facilities in the teaching-service integration actions in the formation of residents of the Multidisciplinary Residence Program in Health. This is a qualitative, exploratory and descriptive research survey of thirteen teachers acting in the Integrated Multidisciplinary Residence Program in Public Health in a city of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The data were collected in the period from March to July 2015 through systematic observation and semi-structured interview. After this, the data were transcribed and analyzed by operational analysis proposed by Minayo, wich allows the generation of three categories: Teaching- Service Integration; dialectical movement in the learning process; between the plots of the development of teaching-service integration; and the teaching-service integration in residents formation: difficulties and facilities. The ethical aspects of research with humans beings was respected according to Resolution 466/12 of the National Health Council. The results showed that the teachers conceive the teaching-service integration as a strategy for the meaningful learning and also to practice for building knowledge. Moreover, to the development of this integration is necessary to understand the role and the importance of each instance involved and the role of the residents, teachers and tutors, as well actualize the relationship between graduate students and residents. It concludes that teaching-service integration provides conditions and learning for the resident and everyone involved ins this relationship. However, it requires continuous reflection and clear and co-responsible pacts that encourage the educational process according to the public health policies. / Os programas de Residências Multiprofissionais em Saúde buscam transformar as práticas dos serviços públicos de saúde brasileiro por meio da formação em serviço de profissionais que atendam os princípios do Sistema Único de Saúde. Para isso, faz-se necessário o envolvimento dos profissionais em formação com trabalhadores do serviço e docentes das instituições de ensino, com vistas a integrar o saber científico, teórico e prático. Em virtude disso, esta pesquisa objetivou analisar a concepção dos docentes de um Programa de Residência Multiprofissional em Saúde acerca da integração ensino-serviço na formação dos residentes; conhecer o desenvolvimento das ações de integração ensino-serviço na formação dos residentes e as estratégias utilizadas pelos docentes de um Programa de RMS para o desencadeamento destas ações; identificar as dificuldades e facilidades nas ações de integração ensino-serviço na formação dos residentes da RMS. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa do tipo exploratória e descritiva realizada com treze docentes atuantes em um Programa de Residência Multiprofissional Integrada em Sistema Público de Saúde de um município do estado do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Os dados foram coletados, no período de março a julho de 2015, por meio de observação sistemática e entrevista semiestruturada. Posteriormente, os mesmos foram transcritos e analisados mediante a Análise operativa proposta por Minayo, que possibilitou evidenciar três categorias: integração ensino-serviço: movimento dialético no processo de aprendizagem; entre as tramas do desenvolvimento da integração ensino-serviço; e, integração ensino-serviço na formação dos residentes: dificuldades e facilidades. Os aspectos éticos das pesquisas com seres humanos foram respeitados conforme a Resolução 466/12 do Conselho Nacional de Saúde. Os resultados evidenciaram que os docentes concebem a integração ensino-serviço como uma estratégia para a aprendizagem significativa e, também para a práxis e a construção do conhecimento. Além disso, para o desenvolvimento dessa integração é necessário compreender o papel e a importância de cada instância envolvida e, também, dos residentes, docentes e preceptores, bem como, efetivar a relação entre os graduandos e os residentes. Conclui-se que a integração ensino-serviço proporciona condições de ensino e aprendizagem ao residente e a todos os envolvidos nessa relação, no entanto requer uma reflexão contínua do papel de cada um, a fim de estimular a corresponsabilidade no processo pedagógico de acordo com as políticas públicas de saúde.

Esta pesquisa de doutorado tem como objeto de estudo o estágio curricular supervisionado na formação inicial universitária do professor para a Educação Básica. Seu objetivo principal é compreender a contribuição do estágio no contexto dos processos formativos dos professores de Matemática. Partindo da compreensão de diversos autores (CHARLOT, 2008; SAVIANI, 2009; FREITAS, 2012; FIORENTINI, 2010) sobre a realidade da escola atual, entende ser necessária uma formação que considere o professor como um intelectual crítico reflexivo (PIMENTA, 2008). Nessa perspectiva, que se considere o estágio como uma atividade teórico-prática, uma atitude investigativa que envolve estudos, análise, problematização, reflexão e proposição de soluções sobre o ensinar e o aprender, sobre o trabalho docente e sobre as práticas institucionais situadas em seus contextos sociais, históricos e culturais (PIMENTA, 2009b; PIMENTA; LIMA, 2010). A base empírica da pesquisa foi o Curso de Licenciatura do Instituto de Matemática e Estatística da Universidade de São Paulo, que, conforme o Programa de Formação de Professores da USP (PFPUSP, 2004), é realizado em projeto conjunto com a Faculdade de Educação. A opção metodológica foi por uma pesquisa qualitativa apoiada em dados quantitativos (BOGDAN; BIKLEN, 1994; LÜDKE; ANDRÉ, 1986; MINAYO, 2012a; 2012b). Os instrumentos utilizados para coleta de dados foram análise documental, observação, aplicação de questionários e realização de entrevistas. Os dados obtidos foram analisados à luz do referencial teórico para a compreensão do estágio como processo formativo. A estratégia de triangulação de métodos foi adotada para investigar um mesmo ponto combinando métodos quantitativos e qualitativos (TRIVIÑOS, 1987; MINAYO, 2005; 2013). O estudo permite afirmar que as ações que vêm sendo desenvolvidas na universidade no sentido de buscar a especificidade da formação do professor, em especial, aquelas relativas ao estágio na formação do professor de Matemática, têm ampliado as possibilidades formativas, ao mesmo tempo em que têm trazido novos impasses e desafios. Os principais resultados evidenciam que as disciplinas responsáveis pelo estágio, que o desenvolvem com atividades que propiciam reflexão e que buscam a unidade entre teoria e prática, contribuem fortemente para a formação dos futuros professores. Entretanto esses espaços são restritos e ficam perdidos em meio à fragmentação de atividades, à falta de articulação entre as disciplinas e entre conteúdos específicos da área de atuação do professor e aos conteúdos didático-pedagógicos. Há ausência de uma avaliação e reflexão contínuas e coletivas sobre a ação de formação desenvolvida e falta de clareza e de apropriação coletiva das concepções a serem privilegiadas na formação. Conclui-se que, para o estágio constituir-se como um processo formativo significativo, faz-se necessário: explicitar claramente a concepção de professor que se almeja formar e as concepções a ela relacionadas, como a do próprio estágio; ampliar os espaços de reflexão sobre as atividades desenvolvidas durante o estágio; atuação coletiva e articulada de todas as disciplinas e consequentemente dos professores orientadores de estágio; promover avaliação e reflexão coletiva e contínua das ações de formação desenvolvidas, tendo como referência a concepção de professor que se almeja formar; desenvolver processos e atividades pautados em relações sociais coletivas, colaborativas e dialógicas. / The object of study in this doctorate research is the supervised internship in the university initial training for teachers of Basic Education. Its main purpose is to understand the contribution of the internship program in the context of formative processes for Math teachers. Based on how several authors (CHARLOT, 2008; SAVIANI, 2009; FREITAS, 2012; FIORENTINI, 2010) understand the reality of todays schools, it is necessary to have an educational background that considers the teacher as a reflective critical intellectual (PIMENTA, 2008). From that point of view, the internship is considered as a theoretical and practical activity, an investigative attitude that involves research, analysis, questioning, reflection and the proposition of solutions about teaching and learning, about the teachers work and the institutional practices in their social, historical and cultural contexts (PIMENTA, 2009b; PIMENTA; LIMA, 2010). The empirical basis of the research was the undergraduate course at the Mathematics and Statistics Institute of the University of São Paulo, which, according to the Teacher Training Program at USP (PFPUSP, 2004), is held in joint project with the College of Education. The methodological approach was for a qualitative research supported by quantitative data (BOGDAN; BIKLEN, 1994; LÜDKE; ANDRÉ, 1986; MINAYO, 2012a; 2012b). The tools used for data collection were documentary analysis, observation, questionnaires and interviews. The data collected were analyzed based on the theoretical benchmark for understanding the internship program as a formative process. The strategy of triangulation of methods was adopted to investigate the same issue combining quantitative and qualitative methods (TRIVIÑOS, 1987; MINAYO, 2005; 2013). According to the study it is possible to affirm that the actions that are being developed at the university in order to find the specificity of teacher formation, in particular those related to the internship in the formation of Math teachers, have enhanced the formative possibilities as well as brought new dilemmas and challenges. The main results show that the subjects responsible for the internship, which develop it with activities that promote reflection and try to find the unity of theory and practice, have strongly contributed to the training of future teachers. However these spaces are limited and get lost amid the fragmentation of activities, the lack of articulation between disciplines and between specific contents of the teachers action area and didactic-pedagogical contents. There is an absence of a continuous and collective evaluation and reflection over the developed training action and there is a lack of clarity and collective appropriation of concepts that should be privileged for the formation. The conclusion is that, in order for the internship program to establish itself as a significant formative process, it is necessary to: clearly explain the teachers concept aimed to form and the concepts related to it, such as the internship program itself; increase of opportunities for the reflection on the activities during the internship; the collective and coordinated action of all disciplines and therefore of the internship mentor teachers; promote collective and continuous evaluation and reflection of the developed formation activities, always based on the teachers concept aimed to form; develop processes and activities guided by collective, collaborative and dialogic social relations.

The purpose of this study was to analyse the effectiveness of Statistics South Africa's internship programme in developing the statistical skills of interns. A mixed method approach which included semi-structured interviews, document study and electronic questionnaires was used to gain insight into the thoughts and perceptions of 38 participants. The study revealed that many of the crucial elements for a successful internship programme are present in the current internship programme. It was also found that the interns do not get the opportunity to implement or utilize their skills in the areas in which they are being placed. The absorption and retention strategy also seems to pose a challenge for the internship programme of which the goal is to retain as many statisticians as possible. Finally, a proper absorption strategy, better and more formal assessments, and a higher salary level for interns being absorbed into the organization should also be considered / Language Education, Art and Culture / M. Ed. (Adult Education)

Thesis (MPA.) -- University of Limpopo, 2021 / In developing countries like South Africa, a skills shortage is already one of the most important problems of the twenty-first century. Consequently, South African public institutions have adopted an internship programme to enhance skills development, knowledge and experience, concentrating on a particular population. An internship, as established by the South African Cabinet in December 2002, is a graduate work experience programme aimed at unemployed graduates aged 18 to 35. Therefore, the study assessed the impact of the internship programme on skills development in selected government departments in Limpopo Province. Secondary to the aim, the study explored the nature of internship programme and skills development in public institutions. It also evaluated the link between an internship programme and skills development and concluded by highlighting challenges and opportunities for an internship programme. The researcher used a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods, with semi-structured questionnaires for current and previous interns, to achieve the study's goals. Face to face interviewing method was used to collect data from public officials in the three selected government departments in Limpopo Province - Department of Education (DOE), Provincial Treasury, and Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. Although public institutions are regarded as hosts of internship programme, pitfalls associated with the internship programme in the South African public institutions persist. The study found, to a large extend, a huge impact of internship programme on skills development in the three selected government departments in Limpopo Province. The study further established that not all participants were clear with the job description of the internship programme. The imprecise job description could confuse interns as they would not know their expected daily performance in government departments. The study argues that such may result in displacement and a lack of sense of belonging among interns within their respective government departments. / (Services SETA)

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M. Tech. Business Administration / The study is aimed at determining the differences in perceptions of graduates who have participated in an internship programme and those of graduates who have not participated in such a programme. It also looks at the perceptions of employees of the public service toward the internship programme that is introduced in Tshwane.