O curso Extrapolando - discutindo a ação de formação continuada para os professores dos laboratórios de aprendizagem de Juiz de Fora

Abstract

This dissertation discusses the course Extrapolating the classroom: other places of learning mediation, as a process of continual training to the teachers that act in the Learning Laboratories (Las, in Portuguese) of the municipal schools of Juiz de Fora – MG. The goal is to analyze the functioning of this course, investigating this training from the perspective of the course members as well as managers, responsible for the course’s coordination, aiming to comprehend their role in the pedagogical practice of these educators. The research intends to comprehend the limits and possibilities of the course, in order to propose alternative actions that may amplify the positive aspects of the training program, as well as minimize the difficulties found. Throughout the study, we presented aspects of the educational context of Juiz de Fora, demonstrating the importance of a continual training policy in this education network, given that it still has great challenges to be overcome, especially regarding the improvement in the quality of teaching in different schools, distributed across the city. The relevance of the study is to contribute to the improvement, by the SE/JF, of the training program, which indirectly impacts the students who present leaning difficulties, and who can be found at the Las. The research also brings some theoretical considerations about teacher training, professional experience, school management and network management and continual training, having as theoretical basis Nóvoa, Pimenta and Lück. We adopted a qualitative approach, utilizing surveys, interviews, as well as documental analysis. The data gathered were treated and analyzed under the perspective of the theoretical basis related to the matter under investigation. The compiled data about training and work experience of the course members demonstrated the importance of teaching experience as a factor of professional training, related also to academic training. On a second moment, the data found matters regarding school management and network management. We verified that the work of the manager is essential, which by means of a democratic and participative management may influence the academic achievement results in their work environment. It was demonstrated the importance in collective planning of actions and projects, which must the consistent with the school’s Political Pedagogical Plan (PPP), which should represent the school’s collective identity. The relevance of the processes of continual training was also dealt with, highlighting the importance of constant studies for educators, as a way of reflecting upon the practice and managing to follow the evolution of knowledge. Finally, the dissertation brings an analysis of the course, presenting the perspective of the participants about it and also the fragilities that were verified during the study, bringing then some proposals of alternative actions to improve this process of continual formation.