CONTINUING TEACHER EDUCATION IN PARANÁ THROUGH STUDY GROUPS: CONFLICTS AND POTENTIALITIES

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.558522516015

• Palavras-chave: Continuing education, Public policies, Study groups, Neoliberalism, Business reformers.

• Keywords: Continuing education, Public policies, Study groups, Neoliberalism, Business reformers.

• Abstract:

  The aim of this text is to reflect on continuing teacher training, focusing on recurring criticisms in the literature in the area, in order to articulate comments on two models of continuing teacher training in Paraná, both Study Group models, one offered by a federal university and the other by a state government. It highlights the systematic advance of corporate education reformers, with their vision of neoliberal education and the consequences for public policies and the intentions of education: assessment, curriculum, initial training and now, continuing teacher training. This study used a comparative methodology to analyze two groups of studies on teacher training, focusing on objective observation and thematic analysis. The groups were selected on the basis of accessibility and regional relevance. We identified the importance of these initiatives in resisting neoliberal trends in education, highlighting the promotion of critical reflection, valuing teaching experience and dialog as essential pillars. However, challenges such as infantilization, generalization of content and alignment with neoliberal practices, especially in assessment and certification, were recognized. These findings have significant implications for educational practices and policies, suggesting the need for revisions that favor more reflective and critical approaches, respecting teachers' autonomy. It is recommended that future research explore strategies for effectively incorporating teacher experience into continuing education, assess the impact of neoliberal practices on education and investigate educational models that promote active teacher participation and critical dialog.