The professionalization of novice teachers, an approach based on Advanced Educational Theory

Abstract

Introduction: the distinctive feature of professionalization is that it constitutes the very essence of human fulfillment. The enhancement of intellectual capacities, the necessary support that guides and promotes development in their contributions to improving the society in which they live and work, strengthens the pillars of continuing education in Cuban education.

Objective: to argue the importance of the necessary professionalization of novice teachers in the Cuban educational system, as well as the possible actions that guarantee continuing education and professional development that contribute to human improvement and the quality of knowledge imparted in teaching.

Method: this research is non-experimental, descriptive, and uses a mixed-methods approach. Theoretical methods such as documentary analysis were used to identify the theoretical basis of the Theory of Advanced Education, and the historical-logical method, which standardizes the contributions of research from the scientific community.

Results: the professional development of novice teachers based on the methodological foundations of Advanced Educational Theory and the scientific contributions of national and international authors is of great importance and a priority for the training of new generations.

Conclusions: the professional development of novice teachers should be viewed as a process in which everyone learns, because there is a constant acquisition of techniques, methodologies, and the use of new ways of working, for the conscious and reflective learning of students.