Abstract

FIORINI, Maria Luiza Salzani  and  MANZINI, Eduardo José. Continuing education for the physical education teacher aiming school inclusion. Educ. Puc. [online]. 2016, vol.21, n.1, pp.59-73. ISSN 1519-3993.  https://doi.org/10.5965/151939932112016073.

The present study was based on reflective and collaborative research for teacher training. From the point of view of physical education teachers who work with disabled students and students with autism enrolled at regular schools, the aim was to evaluate the theoretical training classes regarding the syllabus, dynamics, printed materials and collaboration in teaching practice. The 16 physical education teachers who participated in the study were divided into two groups: eight in the morning and eight in the afternoon shift. The theoretical training classes included five theoretical lectures and covered nine themes, as follows: definitions, attitudes and conceptions in face of inclusion, assistive technology, autism, disabilities, family, administrative and school issues, visual impairment and tutor training. The results indicated that: (1) it is important to plan the theoretical training classes taking into account the needs of physical education teachers; (2) the classes of trainers who were aware of the needs of the trainees were successful, influencing achievement and selfassessment of the classes; (3) the number of classes and the work load met the relevant conditions for the development of research. It may be concluded that the best evaluated syllabuses were those in which doubts were clarified, common sense was demystified and theories beyond the specific subject of the lesson were covered. The best evaluated dynamics were those that motivated the class, used pictures, photos and videos that allowed reflection and examples of what and how to do; the best reviewed printed materials were those that presented suggestions for teaching strategies and learning resources.

Keywords : Evaluation; Special Education; Regular Education; Teacher Training; Collaborative Research.

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