The aim of this paper is to contribute for a better understanding of the Pedagogy Course present situation, in the realm of the undergraduate teaching level, and of the difficulties for the implantation of the new curriculum directives for this Course. Initially, we contextualize the debate concerning the directives, considered the alterations which are being proposed for the whole level, giving also a brief history of the Pedagogy Course in Brazil. The process of identity affirmation of the education professional and the building of the teaching practice as a basic ground for his formation are followed by some directives, which are indicated by the present Brazilian historical moment for the formation of the pedagogue.