Investigação sobre as necessidades formativas de docentes da educação infantil no Município de Floriano – Piauí

Abstract

This article is the result of a course conclusion work degree in Education at the Federal University of Piauí. It is proposed to investigate the training needs of teachers working in early childhood education in municipal public institutions of Floriano, Piauí. The main objective is to identify aspects related to difficulties of teaching practice with the children, that teachers recognize need better qualifications. Specifically, it sought to identify aspects related to the needs and/or potential of teacher training for professionals who work in that stage of education. It aimed to also point out aspects that contribute to quality education for the child who attends preschool. To this end, theoretical support, we resort to Freire (2011), Oliveira (2005), Zabalza (1998), Libâneo (1990; 2008), Nóvoa (1997) among others. The methodology was qualitative in nature, the case study method, the instrument for the realization of the study was the interview with the aid of a semi-structured. The results show that teachers question their non-participation in collecting information about their training needs for the realization of continuing education that meets the reality. They noted about the importance of preschool in the childhood phase and the need for continuous training and upgrading of educational and playful knowledge for offering effective early childhood education and quality. Key-words: Quality. Formative needs. Childhood education.