Conceptualizing the Practical Knowledge of Survival

Authors

  • Paulo Boa Sorte Universidade Federal de Sergipe

Keywords:

knowledge, Practical Knowledge of Survival, English language teaching education.

Abstract

This paper explores the notion of Practical Knowledge of Survival from the combination of the concepts of knowledge (Geertz, 1983/2009; Tardif, 2002) with the survival strategies theory (Woods, 1990). Initially, we discuss the theoretical perspectives on knowledge. In this discussion, we indicate how they can engage in a conversation with Woods’ survival strategies (1990). Then, we identify, through semi-structured interviews (Lüdke & André, 1986; Rizzini, 1999), the Practical Knowledge of Survival in English language teacher education, informed by experienced teachers enrolled in an English Language Teaching undergraduate program. The results show the various ways of dealing with the adversities that arise in the daily routine of the English language teaching profession.

Author Biography

Paulo Boa Sorte, Universidade Federal de Sergipe

Paulo Boa Sorte is an Adjunct Professor at the Federal University of Sergipe. He holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics from the Catholic University of São Paulo and an MSc in Education from the Federal University of Sergipe. He is a Specialist in English Language Teaching (Federal University of Minas Gerais) and graduated in Languages from the State University of Bahia.

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Vol. 36 No. 1 (2015)

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