Teacher training in Peru and Brazil: approaches and differences

Abstract

In this article, a study that analyzes the legislation for teacher training in Peru and Brasil is presented. We aim to understand the approximations and differences between these educational systems for the formation of higher education teachers in both countries. The research developed was qualitative, performed through documentary analysis. We found that there is more detailed legislations on teacher training in Brasil when compared with Peru. In recent years, educational laws of both countries have been exhibiting alterations in regards to the new demands of modern society which is constantly changing as well. Furthermore, it is noticed that the educational laws in both countries address the orientations of educational policies which are being implemented in Latin America.

Keywords

• formação de professores
• políticas educacionais
• legislação educacional