Thesis Projects in Teacher Training: A Possibility for Research-training

As part of university training for pre and primary school teachers, the teaching practice internship in schools and the teaching project carried out on which the thesis is based is a fundamental process in constructing the future profession. This experience gives future teachers the opportunity to practice formulating research questions, plan and implement a teaching process and engage in critical reflection regarding the specific object of study. This paper is part of a study, being carried out in the Education Faculty of a University in the North of Italy, which involves two courses and considers the construction of the peer work group, the use of planning tools and individual and group documentation- also in virtual platforms- as well as discussion about the research objects to be crucial training strategies. The paper illustrates the results of an exploratory study aimed at investigating innovative aspects, strong and critical points with the students involved in the shared process based on their future experience as teachers.