Encontro de práticas em Ciências e Matemática nos Anos Iniciais - CIMAI - e os processos formativos experienciados pelos participantes

Abstract

The continued education of teachers who teach science and mathematics in the early years is an important and recurring topic of research, but it still presents aspects that need to be investigated. Linked to the Postgraduate Program in Education, of the Master's in Education, in the line of research: “Language, culture and knowledge”, the study reflected critically on the Meeting of Practices in Science and Mathematics in the early years (CIMAI), study object. Its objective was: to investigate how participation in CIMAI can contribute to the education of teachers in the areas of Science and Mathematics in the early years? And as specific objectives: identify the motivations that lead teachers and students to participate in CIMAI; discuss the role of continuing education, taking into account the practices promoted by CIMAI and; contribute to discussions about the education of teachers who teach mathematics in the early years. To this end, qualitative research was developed using a questionnaire and interviews with participants and with the creators and organizers of CIMAI. Furthermore, there was a reflection on initial education; the historical path of continuing education in Brazil; discussions on continuing teacher educatoin and some reflections on programs such as the National Pact for Literacy at the Right Age (PNAIC) and Pró-Letramento. The experience of the researcher who participated in the organization of all editions of CIMAI was added. The interviews carried out with education professionals who also participated in CIMAI were important to understand and discuss the results and conclusions on the topic of this dissertation and how they consider the event contributed to their education, improving criticism and amplifying readings and interpretations. CIMAI is a education space for participating teachers who teach Science and Mathematics in the early years.