TEACHER TRAINING AND CÉLESTIN FREINET’S PRINCIPLES IN CITIES OF PARANÁ STATE, BRAZIL

Abstract

This paper discusses the training of early childhood education teachers in two cities of Paraná state, Brazil, in the scope of initial and continuing education in the school space. It considers Célestin Freinet’s principles (free expression, cooperation, work, free text, and experimental groping), particularly the relevance of experimentation to the teacher training process. It is intended to present theoretical and practical support through two experiences and Freinet’s contributions to train teachers in a humanizing perspective.