DESCRIPTION AND ANALYSIS OF A CONTINUED EDUCATION COURSE ON MATHEMATICS FOR TEACHERS OF EARLY GRADES

Abstract

In this paper we describe and analyze the structure of a continuing education
course, designed for teachers of the early gr ades in basic education. The studied
initiative is part of the Pro Letramento Program which involves the knowledge
areas of mathematics and Portuguese. We describe its creation and development,
analyzing your needs and your goals. Having as players involve d the Ministry of
Education, Universities, Departments of Education, tutors and teachers, the
program envisages the development of teaching materials and the training of
tutors, in order to develop activities with the teachers students in their own
municip alities. The main focus of the Program is 'improving the quality of learning
of reading, writing and mathematics', by means of the conception of continued
education, bringing other objectives ingrained, such as educational support for
teachers, encouragem ent of reflection and contribution to build a culture of
continued education in schools.