Relations between Research and Continuing Education Teacher: Knowledge Necessary to Diversity

Abstract

The universalization of education for all children and young people should consider the social and cultural diversity and build appropriate pedagogical practices. We affirm the need to rethink teachers' training considering, both, technical knowledge as well as a reflection on the school routine. A survey taken by teachers about their work is critical to their professional training, and to the redefinition of teaching practices. Here is the result of a research developed with elementary school teachers from a school in Campinas, state of São Paulo, Brazil. The research, with qualitative approach, made use of semi-structured interviews and analysis of written accounts of teachers. The results guided to changes as the investigative processes helped to build reflections and new knowledge about students.