Interpretant les paraules de mestres rurals extremenyes des de la perspectiva d’una futura mestra

Rural schools are in the minority, although they are very important in their respective environments. Nevertheless, in the initial teacher training of the universities that are located in metropolitan areas, little is said about this type of school. This article collects the testimony of two Extremaduran teachers who returned to the rural environment to work there, despite having spent a few years studying in cities. Their view is expressed through the lens of a pre-service teacher coming from an urban context. She is the one who interviews and writes the teachers’ stories, seeking to present the different opportunities and challenges offered by rural schools. According to these teachers, the type of school (rural/urban) and the methodology proposed by the school are not as important as the work environment and colleagues. Lastly, always from the pre-service teacher’s perspective, the article deals with how crucial it is to be acquainted with different contexts and to have experience with them. Only then will the future teachers be prepared for the diversity of teaching scenarios.