Abstract:
This study sought to analyze how continuing education occurs in the State of Goiás, based
on State Legislation, highlighting the possible contributions of decree No. 9,963, of October
5, 2021, in promoting training actions for mathematics teachers in the final years of
Elementary School. The methodology proposed for the development of this study of a basic
nature is a qualitative and exploratory approach, based on a literature review and
documentary analysis, situated from the perspective of historical and dialectical materialism.
Mathematics teacher training is a complex topic that requires attention, especially due to the
changes that the educational system is facing, particularly with the implementation of the
National Common Curricular Base (BNCC). This implementation culminated in the
development of new guidelines for teacher training in Brazil, aligned with the BNCC.
Initially, studies on the continuing education of teachers are discussed, covering concepts
attributed to this type of training, as well as the objectives established by educational
policies expressed in the various legislations during the period from 1998 to 2020. In
addition to highlighting historical moments in Brazilian education that reveal permanence
and transformations, contributions and criticisms due to its limitations in certain periods.
The reflection is based on theoretical references such as Gatti (2008,2018,2019,2022),
Nóvoa (2009,2017), Imbernón (2010),
Tardif (2014), Shiroma (2003,2006,2015), Moreto (2020), Moriconi et al (2017). Here we
sought to emphasize the importance of mathematics as a curricular component, which goes
beyond its technical or evaluative role, highlighting its potential to promote a critical and
reflective vision in students, in contrast to the context of external assessments in Brazilian
basic education. The topics covered are fundamental for the direction of mathematics
teaching, about which educators need to be clear, as knowledge of the concepts presented
will allow mathematics teachers to undertake reflections on how these influence their
training and daily work in schools. The study advances around the analysis of public policies
for the continued training of teachers in the Goiás State Network based on the guidelines set
out in the State Education Plan - PEE (2015-2025), Operational Guidelines
Seduc-2023/2024 and Decree 9,963 of October 5, 2021. It was highlighted how these
policies have been structured and implemented, revealing their contributions, limitations and
alignments to contexts neoliberals. The research reinforced the centrality of continuing
education as a strategic tool for improving education, while also exposing tensions related to
the responsibility transferred to teachers to the detriment of more structured government
actions.