As necessidades formativas do professor do AEE diante de demandas emergentes

Abstract

Schools play an important role in developing critical, self-aware, proactive, and inclusive citizens. Inclusion, as both an action and a value, is a key theme in basic education institutions due to the experiences and interactions that take place over at least 12 years in this environment. Discussing inclusion is essential for naturally fostering respect, self-awareness, and the ability to address the specificities of others, whether related to their abilities or limitations. Regarding individuals with disabilities, school inclusion primarily occurs through special education, which is implemented by the public educational system through various instances and diverse instruments, one of which is the Specialized Educational Service (AEE). Given the current scenario, along with the expansion and increasing complexity of this student population, there is an urgent need for training programs for professionals working directly in the Resource Rooms (SRMs) that provide AEE. Therefore, the general objective of this research is "to identify the training needs of teachers working in AEE within the public education system of the municipality of Manaus." This study is classified as applied research with a qualitative approach, employing a case study methodology. It focuses on teachers working in SRMs within the public school system (SEMED-MAO and SEDUC-AM). Considering the complexity of the research, particularly within the institutional management of SRMs, and given its exploratory nature, a snowball sampling method was employed, allowing participants to voluntarily join the study. Initially, a Conversation Circle was conducted with teachers working in AEE in the state of Amazonas, centered on the theme: "Teacher Dialogues about the Formative Needs in an Inclusive Context." Subsequently, a semi-structured questionnaire, designed in Google Forms, was sent via email to the meeting participants. The questionnaire aimed to contextualize the research objectives, addressing the operation of AEE, teachers' relationships with their pedagogical practices, and their training needs in light of the inclusive education process. From the responses, several training gaps were identified, with pedagogical work related to global developmental disorders emerging as a major concern. This demand was ultimately addressed in the educational product developed in this study. The educational product consisted of a pedagogical workshop titled "Pedagogical Proposals for Teaching Work in the Context of Pervasive Developmental Disorders," designed for AEE teachers. During the product validation process, the results highlighted its relevance to the target audience, particularly in terms of content comprehension and the significance of the topics covered. The study concluded that, given the complexity of inclusive education and the professional development needs of AEE teachers, initiatives must be undertaken to enhance pedagogical practices. These efforts are essential for strengthening the school inclusion process for students with disabilities.