STUDY ABOUT THE APPRECIATION OF TEACHING FROM THE CONTINUOUS TRAINING OF TEACHERS WHO WORK IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION IN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NETWORK OF SERGIPE

Abstract

Continuing education comprises the constant search for knowledge and training for the execution of teaching practice, and especially, it aims at reflection for the transformation of this practice, promoting the appreciation of the profession and the quality of teaching in the teaching-learning process. The purpose of this work1 was to identify and compare personal initiatives, difficulties and impediments to participation in refresher courses, among other issues of Continuing Education. As a methodology, descriptive qualitative research was applied, with the application of sixty questionnaires distributed to teachers in nine private and public schools in the State of Sergipe. We have observed that the overload of responsibilities and the long working days result in the lack of available time for a better professional preparation and teacher appreciation, making these difficulties one of the challenges to overcome in the present time. We elucidate that the majority interviewees have sought on their own initiative to update themselves mainly through lectures, training courses and seminars; as to the meetings, congresses and courses of improvement seem like a second option. Other types of continuing education such as distance courses, colloquiums and programs are the least sought after. With regard to the most efficient continuous training modalities, training courses. Therefore, it is necessary that the teacher can constantly seek to improve his profession, adding new knowledge, skills, new knowledge, new skills, always seeking for reflection on his pedagogical practice, among other elements that we characterize the appreciation of the teaching profession.