Políticas públicas da rede municipal de educação de Fortaleza: formação continuada e as diferentes perspectivas sobre a práxis pedagógica sob a ótica dos professores de artes e de ensino religioso

Abstract

This study is about the understanding of the continuing education of arts and religious education teachers, of elementary school II, in the city of Fortaleza. Three schools of the Education District III were randomly selected, and six teachers participated in the interviews, two per school, one of arts and one of religious education, with emphasis on continuing education and the different perspectives on pedagogical practice from the perspective of arts and religious education teachers, highlighting the need for constant updating in the face of educational and social changes. The theoretical contribution was based on the legislation in force in Brazil and on studies based on theses, dissertations, articles, among others. The research uses a qualitative approach, supported by interviews with arts and religion teachers. The panorama of education in Brazil is discussed, emphasizing public policies aimed at teacher education. Greater emphasis is placed on impressions about the broad experiences of teachers related to the lack of such education. It is assumed that continuing education is of fundamental importance and is relevant to their improvement, directly implying in the improvement of students' learning. Teacher training in the areas already mentioned needs to be thought of in a more efficient and systematic way, taking into account the current laws that ensure that such training takes place with public policies necessary for professionals in these areas. The first issue is the importance of public policies that highlight ongoing training for the aforementioned teachers, with an emphasis on their contexts and specificities. It is also important to develop training programs that strengthen collaboration between institutions, while simultaneously expanding educational pedagogical practices and valuing teachers of arts and religion. It is important to consider that investments in ongoing training for teachers are of utmost importance for the quality of education for students to significantly advance. The research findings revealed the lack of ongoing training for arts and religious education teachers, as well as the importance and need for it to improve the quality of teaching and learning. This was achieved through educators' reflections based on the few ongoing training courses they have received in recent years.