A gestão da inovação no contexto da Educação Profissional e Tecnológica: reflexões e tendências na literatura recente.

Abstract

Social transformations and rapid technological advances in recent decades have demanded dynamic responses from educational institutions. Within the context of Vocational and Technological Education (VTE), innovation management has become a fundamental element for improving instruction, especially given the challenging scenarios imposed by recent global changes and the increasing integration of digital culture into society. In this context, innovating goes beyond the mere adoption of technological tools; it is a management process that encompasses the restructuring of pedagogical routines, faculty training, and the formulation of strategies aligned with the demands of the contemporary labor market. Given the complexity of integrating these innovations into the school environment, this research seeks to answer the following question: what are the main challenges and strategies identified in recent literature regarding innovation management in Vocational and Technological Education? It is believed that mapping the state of the art on this topic can reveal the paths already taken and the structural bottlenecks that still hinder the modernization of technical-level educational practices. To address this question, the general objective of this study is to investigate—through a literature review—the strategies adopted and the challenges faced in innovation management within VTE. Specifically, the study aims to: analyze trends in the use of technologies and active learning methodologies in technical education; identify infrastructural conditions and barriers related to the training of administrators and teachers; and map management approaches that foster an innovative and inclusive school culture. The investigation is based on three central premises. The first posits that the continuous training of teaching and administrative staff is an indispensable condition for effective innovation in schools. The second suggests that the success of innovative practices depends directly on the availability of adequate technological infrastructure. The third argues that the existence of clear public and institutional policies facilitates the sustainable implementation of these innovative methodologies. By analyzing recent literature, this training report aims not only to assess the current educational landscape but also to offer well-founded insights for strengthening educational management in Professional and Technological Education (EPT).