A INFLUÊNCIA DO DOCENTE NA FORMAÇÃO DE DISCENTES

Abstract

This study aims to investigate, through a literature review, the influence of teachers on students’ development, highlighting their role as mediators of knowledge and as builders of critical and conscious citizens. The research shows that pedagogical practice goes beyond content transmission, encompassing ethical, social, and emotional dimensions that directly impact students’ holistic growth. Authors such as Freire (1996), Libâneo (1994; 2001), Tardif (2002), and Vygotsky (1998) emphasize that teaching is marked by complexity, requiring sensitivity, commitment, and the ability to foster meaningful learning. The analysis demonstrates that teachers’ actions contribute to stimulating motivation, engagement, and critical thinking, while also promoting values such as respect, solidarity, and social responsibility. The teacher is seen as an agent of transformation, capable of influencing not only academic performance but also citizenship and social awareness. It is concluded that the quality of teacher education is directly linked to the quality of education and to the positive impact on students’ academic and personal trajectories.