INTERNSHIPS FROM A SEMIOTIC PERSPECTIVE: AN EXPERIENCE MEDIATED THROUGH IMAGES IN A IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHING COURSE

ABSTRACT

This study investigated the consequences that arose from the implementation of a supervised internship based on Charles S. Peirce’s assumptions of semiotics. Using an action research methodology with a supervised internship class in the Department of Physical Education at the Federal University of São João del-Rei (UFSJ), we emphasize a pedagogical approach that privileges communication - the production and socialization of photographic images and videos produced by the participants - as a way to strengthen formative experiences during the internships. The data analysis showed that the process of exploring the photographic and audiovisual images as mediums to express collective reflection and research impetus on pedagogical practices, impacted the study participants’ teaching conduct, making the internship experience more meaningful and enhancing dialogues and discussions between study participants.

KEYWORDS:
supervised internship in physical education; semiotics; digital information and communication technologies (TDIC)