Continuing training for the literacy teacher in the municipality of President Kennedy-ES

diagnosis and reality

Abstract

The text, result of the work of conclusion for the Professional Master’s Degree presents and reflects on the experience of continuing training of literacy teachers in the city of President Kennedy, State of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The conceptions of renowned authors such as Nóvoa (1995) and Freire (2002) contributed with their reflections on the pedagogical practice through the improvement of teachers in teacher training seeking to interconnect the theory of studies with practice. The methodology used was qualitative and the analysis of the data collected through interviews. President Kennedy’s literacy teacher needs to be in constant study and training in order to improve performance of their functions in school as well as in professional life, that is, to expand the scientific knowledge, which foundation of theory and reflection is part of the change and transformation in the school context. After completion of the research, it was proposed to the municipality an active participation of teachers in the formations offered as a form of integration and contribution in the elaboration of a new training model built by the municipality, which can ensure greater mastery and excellence in courses and also in learning teaching.