TRAINING OF NATURAL SCIENCES TEACHERS IN THE NORTHERN REGION OF BRAZIL: AN ANALYSIS OF THE PERIOD FROM 2018 TO 2024

Abstract

The training of natural sciences teachers plays a fundamental role in the quality of teaching, being essential for educational development, especially in the northern region of Brazil, where structural and sociocultural challenges impact teacher qualification. The objective of this study is to analyze the training of natural sciences teachers in the northern region of Brazil between 2018 and 2024, considering the educational policies, regional challenges and pedagogical practices implemented. For this, a qualitative research was carried out, of bibliographic and documentary character, based on the analysis of scientific articles, government reports and institutional documents. The results indicate that, despite the expansion of higher education and the implementation of educational policies such as the National Common Curriculum Base (BNCC) and the National Education Plan (PNE), there are still difficulties in the infrastructure of the institutions, in the continuing education and in the professional valorization of teachers. It is noteworthy that the lack of technological resources and the difficulty in retaining teachers in remote areas compromise the effectiveness of public policies in the region. It is concluded that, despite the progress observed, in order to overcome these challenges, structural investments, expansion of continuing education programs and more effective professional development policies are necessary, thus ensuring a more qualified and equitable teaching of natural sciences.