Social representation of pedagogical innovation by teachers of basic educacion

Abstract

Legislation and public policies for Education, rather than opening the space for innovation in pedagogical practices, places it as a primary factor for the improvement in Education in Brazil. However, one cannot speak of innovation in this field, without looking at the teacher, who is fundamental in this field. Having the teacher as a fundamental agent in Education, it is necessary to be attentive to their professional practice. The literature points to a gap between what is said about innovation and what is actually done by teachers. In general, there is a desire to innovate, but this does not appear in teaching practices. Thus, discourses sustain ideas that are incompatible with educational contexts, generating an abyss between what is sought and what is realized. The objective of this study was to investigate with the teachers of Basic Education, the social representations regarding Pedagogical Innovation. The research was carried out taking the procedural approach of Theory of Social Representations, as a theoretical-methodological reference. Ten Basic Education teachers contributed to the research. Semi-structured interviews and non-participant observation were used, interviews were analyzed using the Argumentative Strategy Model (MEA). It was verified that their representations are aimed at: change, improve, and differentiate and novelty and anchor themselves in: new technologies and constructivism, elements from their initial formation. It was concluded that the participating subjects see Pedagogical Innovation as something external to themselves and sometimes distant. They relate the term to technology, do not perceive themselves as subjects that promote innovation and present several obstacles to an innovative pedagogical practice.