HEALTH EDUCATION IN THE ENPEC MINUTES IN THE PERIOD 2001-2021: AN OVERVIEW OF RESEARCH ON TEACHER TRAINING

Abstract

This article aims to map and discuss Brazilian research presented in the proceedings of the National Meeting on Research in Science Education (ENPEC), which discusses Health Education in Teacher Training, highlighting the limits and potential of this training initiative. Through qualitative research, focusing on a state-of-the-art study in the ENPEC proceedings (2001-2021), 34 studies related to Teacher Training and Health Education were identified. The analysis included several descriptors, such as year, region, target audience, objectives, and methodologies. Through this analysis, the results demonstrate that the articulation between Health Education and initial teacher training fosters an interdisciplinary and critical perspective, reinforcing the role of education as a means of social transformation. We conclude that this integration is crucial for empowering teachers to promote a culture of informed decision-making and sociopolitical engagement, challenging hegemonic views.