CONTINUING EDUCATION OF BASIC EDUCATION TEACHERS: AN APPROACH THROUGH A UNIVERSITY EXTENSION PROJECT

Abstract

Extension is one of the tripods that constitute the social function of the University, together with teaching and research. This article aims to socialize the experience of continuing education carried out through a university extension project of a community university in Santa Catarina, which aims to respond to the specific needs of Basic Education educators. This teacher training project has some differentials, among them the dialogical relationship, the approximation with the community and the appreciation of public education. The actions proposed during this training are guided by the reflection of one's own practice, promoting the improvement of pedagogical actions, relating theory and practice in a reflective and critical way. It must be considered that, although in progress, this project brings together a series of experiences that take place in different times and spaces, but which intend to transform basic education. It is considered, therefore, that this extension activity is configured as a counterpart, a way to promote to society actions committed to the quality of Brazilian education.