21ST CENTURY TEACHERS: AGENTS OF PEDAGOGICAL INNOVATION

Abstract

This study addressed the importance of continuing education as a central element for pedagogical innovation in the educational context of the 21st century. The problem investigated was how continuing education can be a determining factor for teachers to become agents of pedagogical innovation, adapting to new educational and technological demands. The overall objective was to analyze the relevance of continuing education for teachers, highlighting how it contributes to the adoption of innovative methodologies and the use of educational technologies. The methodology used was a bibliographic research, based on academic sources and studies already published on the subject. In the development, the role of continuing education in the adaptation of teachers to new active methodologies and the use of technologies was highlighted, showing that continuous training provides a dynamic and effective pedagogical practice. The final considerations pointed out that, for continuing education to be effective, it must be structured in a flexible manner and aligned with the needs of teachers, contributing to the improvement of education. The research concluded that continuing education is essential for pedagogical innovation, but that further studies are needed to investigate how different training approaches influence teaching practice.