Desafios da docência na Educação Profissional e Tecnológica: formação pedagógica e continuada de professores bacharéis

Abstract

Professional and Technological Education (PTE), when guided by an emancipatory perspective of the working class, opposes conservative teaching models and requires investments in research and continuing teacher education. In this context, the articulation between technical education, basic education, and the ethical-political dimension proves essential for strengthening a public, secular, democratic, and socially committed education. Among the main challenges identified is the dissociation between disciplinary content and pedagogical practice, a factor that compromises the quality of teaching and the critical education of students, especially within the scope of PTE integrated with Youth and Adult Education (PTE-YAE). In addition, the insufficient pedagogical training of many teachers, often coming from technical fields, negatively impacts their teaching practices and the adoption of effective teaching methodologies. The experience of a teacher from Feira de Santana highlights the importance of continuous professional development, emotional balance, and understanding the specificities of Youth and Adult Education students. To address these limitations, it is necessary to offer specific training courses, create spaces for collective reflection, establish study groups, and implement teacher mentoring programs. Therefore, investing in continuing education, valuing research, and encouraging the exchange of experiences are fundamental to improving teaching practices and promoting a more inclusive, critical, and emancipatory education. In this process, the commitment of the State and educational policies is indispensable for consolidating a high-quality public education aimed at social transformation