Formação continuada em saúde: ressignificando as concepções e a prática pedagógica de professores em uma escola rural

Abstract

The objective of this study was to investigate how continuing education actions in health influence the conceptions and pedagogical practices of teachers in a rural school in the municipality of Uruguaiana/RS. This qualitative and exploratory research followed a collaborative model involving 11 teachers. The study was structured in four phases: initial interviews, implementation of active-methodology-based workshops on health themes (e.g., chronic diseases, mental health, hygiene), post-intervention interviews, and participant observation. Content analysis revealed that, although most teachers had a broad concept of health, their practices remained focused on disease prevention. The workshops helped broaden their understanding and encouraged more integrated and contextualized approaches to health education in schools. Participant observation confirmed the positive impact on professional development, demonstrating the effectiveness of continuous education in transforming pedagogical practices related to health.