Cultural Diversity and Indigenous Peoples: Perspectives on Teacher Training in Boa Vista, Roraima-Brazil

This article explores intercultural perspectives in teacher training for educators working with Indigenous peoples in Boa Vista, Roraima, Brazil. Using a mixed-methods approach, we analyzed academic publications, curricular studies, and official documents on Indigenous education. Qualitative analysi...

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Autores: Lira, Lysne Nôzenir de Lima, Simas, Hellen Cristina Picanço, Souza, Ana Hilda Carvalho de, Thomaz, Tiago Santos Barreto, Menezes, Reinaldo Oliveira, Barros, Ana Claudia Luiz Borges, Viana, Roseane Machado Sá, Sá, Daiane Machado, Sousa, Rogério Pinto de, Gudolle, Lucas Socoloski
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:Brasil
Institución:Sindicato das Secretárias do Estado de São Paulo (SINSESP)
Repositorio:GeSec
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs2.revistagesec.org.br:article/5118
Acceso en línea:https://ojs.revistagesec.org.br/secretariado/article/view/5118
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Indigenous Peoples
Teacher Training
Cultural Diversity
Intercultural Perspectives
Boa Vista, Roraima
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Sumario:This article explores intercultural perspectives in teacher training for educators working with Indigenous peoples in Boa Vista, Roraima, Brazil. Using a mixed-methods approach, we analyzed academic publications, curricular studies, and official documents on Indigenous education. Qualitative analysis highlighted the nuances of intercultural relations in education, while quantitative data organized demographic and educational indicators. Results emphasize the need for teacher training that harmonizes traditional Indigenous knowledge with academic content. Incorporating intercultural methodologies enriches educational environments and preserves cultural identities. We conclude that pedagogical practices valuing Indigenous students’ experiences are crucial, especially given historical tensions between Indigenous communities and schools.