TEACHER TRAINING AND INTERCULTURALITY: A LOOK AT AFRICAN-BASED RELIGIONS

Abstract

This article aims to carry out an analysis regarding teacher training and interculturality, particularly regarding the recognition of ethnic-racial diversity, with the intention of developing a pedagogical practice that is simultaneously emancipatory and inclusive. It is crucial to highlight that racism brings with it oppressive consequences, such as religious intolerance, with special emphasis on African-based religions. In view of this problem, the following questions are formulated: how is the relationship between interculturality and teacher training established? How is it feasible to direct pedagogical practice towards intercultural education, considering religious intolerance? Based on the investigations of Candau, Campos and Rubert, Nóvoa, Munanga, Purificação, Rodrigues and Vasconcelos, this study aims to establish connections between teacher training, ethnic-racial relations, intercultural education and religious education, especially in the fight against religious intolerance. It is believed that this debate can contribute to the expansion of discussions on these topics, to address racial inequalities and promote progress towards a just and inclusive society.