Challenges faced by eja teachers in their teaching practice: a look at the municipal teacher school nair duarte

This research seeks to promote a discussion about Youth and Adult Education, with a focus on teaching. Its main objective is to understand the main challenges faced by EJA teachers at the Nair Duarte Municipal School and, as specific objectives, to outline the profile of EJA teachers, identify aspects of teaching practice and main challenges faced by teachers; and, to investigate the alternatives found by teachers to deal with the challenges. The methodologies that supported this work were: bibliographic research, deepening studies on the EJA, consisting of books, articles and theses on the subject; field research, which included the use of questionnaires intended for teachers. From the data collection, it was possible to identify aspects of the pedagogical practice of teachers, among them, the planning, resources used, but mainly it was possible to perceive that one of the greatest difficulties faced by the teachers is the attendance of the students. Finally, it is believed that this study can contribute with an academic environment and society, promoting a reflection among the professionals of Education on the role of the teacher of the EJA. Through continuous improvement of pedagogical practice, better teaching and learning conditions can be provided.