Abstract
The objective of this research was to understand, together with teachers, the meanings attributed to the challenges in the schooling process during the initial years of elementary school . To this end, a focus group composed of twelve teachers was organized. Teachers had their reports recorded in audio and video, with their consent. Reports were then transcribed and analyzed through the identification of meaning cores. The indicators found were: relationship and partnership with the family; characteristics of students today; complexity of the educator’s role; relationship with the pedagogical staff and co-workers; judicialization of school practices and student rights. These indicators reflect teachers’ view of about the problems observed in their daily work. There was little reflection on the very organization of educational policies that directly affects teachers’ education and training, their workload, and salary. All these aspects present teachers with daily challenges, which these professionals need to deal with in order to remain in their profession.
Teachers; Students; Elementary School; Learning