Perception of students in initial teacher training programs regarding their formative processes. A dilemma between academic pathways and the reality of the educational system

Abstract

The processes of teacher training have gained great relevance over the past few years, arousing significant interest and concern within this group. The goal sought is none other than projecting a new formative perspective through the perceptions that the students themselves have of their formative processes. Data collection has been carried out through a Likert-type scale questionnaire, with a sample of 276 subjects from the University of Salamanca and the Pontifical University of Salamanca. The results obtained reveal a certain dissatisfaction among participants due to the perception of a disconnected relationship between the university system and the Spanish educational system, especially in its early stages. Therefore, students in training demand an adaptation of study plans in response to the new social and academic demands presented by the educational system.