CHALLENGES AND REFLECTIONS ON THE URGENCY OF TEACHER TRAINING IN THE CONTEXT OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION

Abstract

This article discusses the critical relevance of continuing education courses for teachers in the regular school system within the context of inclusive education. Based on experience in the field of special education, it is observed that many teachers face daily difficulties in dealing with students with disabilities, especially given the exponential growth of this population. According to data from the INEP School Census (2022), the number of enrollments of students with disabilities in regular basic education classes has increased significantly in recent years, reaching 1,678,901 students in 2022, a jump of approximately 36% in five years (INEP, 2023). This reality highlights the lack of specific courses and training, making it urgent to provide reflective and technical training for educators to promote truly inclusive school environments, reduce daily stress, and foster the integral development of students. The text emphasizes the importance of training processes that empower teachers to deal with this growing diversity, drawing on authors who address inclusion, teacher training, and social transformation, proposing reflections and suggestions for effective educational policies.