Percepção dos Professores, sobre a Avaliação de Desempenho para o Desenvolvimento Profissional na Carreira Docente. Estudo de caso junto do Colégio Nº 1783 do Município dos Gambos

Abstract

Based on the general objective of the research: To investigate the perception of teachers at Colégio n.º 1783 in the municipality of Gambos, about the performance evaluation process for professional development in the teaching career. The present work was based on a quantitative approach, in a descriptive - exploratory typological perspective, as it allows to seek to determine the nature and degree of existing conditions and for exploratory analysis of the various elements related to the phenomenon. This research is supported by the empirical method that allowed carrying out the study in correspondence with the problem and the proposed objectives, allowing the clarification of the elementary and substantial characteristics of the research object. Data were analyzed using quantitative (descriptive statistics) and qualitative (content analysis) methodologies. The main results of this investigation revealed that the current evaluation model has some limitations which condition the intrinsic objectives of the same model, since the prevalence of bureaucratic issues makes its implementation difficult. The collected data made it possible to verify that, in theoretical and legislative terms, the concepts are well defined, with, however, difficulties in their application and practical adequacy. Performance evaluation is seen from the perspective of the individual teacher, and not only are useful information provided for a better performance of their activity, but they also present the perception that Teacher Performance Evaluation is a complex process, capable of creating tensions, discouragement, conflict and discomfort, visibly affecting interpersonal relationships