Formação docente e a qualidade da educação infantil: desafios e possibilidades

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the challenges and possibilities of teacher training ahead of the need to increase quality of early childhood education. To this end, under the qualitative approach with quantitative data allowances, interviews and questionnaires were conducted with teachers who work in kindergarten. The study found that teacher training is directly related to the quality of early childhood education. It also revealed that one of the great challenges of teacher training courses is to articulate the theory and practice, which directly impacts the quality of teacher education and affects the quality of early childhood education. Given this situation, the study suggests alternatives that relate to the process of self-evaluation and reflection of teaching practice, and the need for effectiveness of targeted policies and programs for the initial and continuing education.