This paper discusses the precarious situation of teachers' work nowadays against the background of the concept of profession. The theoretical contributions of authors focusing on teacher education and professional activity are discussed, particularly with regard to such issues such as the professionalisation of teaching, teachers' professional identity and socialization, competences, professionality, professionalism, professional development and teacher knowledge. It tries to relate these issues to the current situation of the teaching profession in Brazil, taking into account the introduction of TIC's, and the importance of partnership and teacher autonomy.
Teacher's work; Teaching Profession; Professional development; professionality; Professional identity