A importância da formação continuada de professores de ciências naturais para uma atuação docente reflexiva em Valença do Piauí-PI

Abstract

The present research sought to investigate the continuing education of Natural Sciences teachers in Valença do Piauí - PI, aiming for a reflective teaching practice. Specifically, we aimed to survey the availability of continuing education courses for Natural Sciences teachers, assessing both the quality of the training offered to Science teachers and the need for such training, as well as identifying the providers of continuing education courses for Natural Sciences teachers in the municipality. The text is based on classical authors in pedagogy, as well as legislation regarding continuing education for teaching, in addition to authors who have written articles on this same topic. This study presents a descriptive qualitative research on the continuing education of Natural Sciences teachers in the municipality. Initially, four (4) teachers from the municipal public education system were selected, and a questionnaire was applied. Subsequently, the research was conducted at the Municipal Department of Education, with the participation of the Municipal Education Coordinator through a semi-structured interview with open-ended questions. The results indicate that despite the lack of specific training in Natural Sciences, the Department of Education provides other forms of training, and the teachers recognize the importance of continuing education for improving their teaching practices. Continuing education for teachers is an essential aspect for the development of reflective and effective teaching practice, especially in the field of Natural Sciences.