Perspectives for the training of post-pandemic teachers: a dialogue

Abstract

Given the scenario of social isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we sought to provide dialogues with Brazilian researchers and teachers in the area of education, seeking directions for formal education in the period. Thus, an interview was conducted with Professor Bernardete Angelina, Gatti, a reference researcher in the field of teacher education. The objective of this activity was to discuss teacher training in Brazil, in view of the pandemic scenario, pointing to the possible strategies to be adopted by Higher Education Institutions, within the scope of teacher training courses, during and after the pandemic. The interview took place via live, broadcast on the Youtube website, mediated by two university teachers and transcribed. Gatti discussed the role of states and municipalities in the face of education challenges during social isolation, about the possibilities of action by universities, in this scenario, he evaluated distance education and pointed out this moment as a way to rethink the training of teachers in the country.