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[High school and professional education in nursing: some reflections]
Maria Helena Salgado Bagnato1, Greicelene Aparecida Hespanhol Bassinello, Cristiane Pessoa da Cunha Lacaz
1Faculdade de Educação da UNICAMP. mbagnato@unicamp.br
Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|August 29, 2007
Summary
This study analyzes Brazilian high school reforms, finding they align with neoliberal policies and global economic shifts. It advocates for integrated, technical nursing education to prevent superficial training and foster national autonomy.
Area of Science:
- Education Policy
- Sociology of Education
- Global Political Economy
Context:
- Brazilian high school education reforms.
- Influence of neoliberal policies and global economic restructuring.
- Brazil's dependent role in globalization, consuming rather than producing knowledge.
Purpose:
- Analyze the political landscape of professional education in Brazil.
- Critically examine recent changes in the Brazilian high school system.
- Evaluate the impact of legislation on professional formation and national autonomy.
Summary:
- Legislation reflects neoliberal interests and global economic reorganization, reducing state involvement in social policies.
- Brazil's integration into globalization positions it as a knowledge consumer, hindering autonomy in professional education.
- The study proposes an integrated, technical nursing education within a single space to ensure comprehensive training.
Impact:
- Highlights the risks of minimalist and superficial training in professional education.
- Underscores the missed opportunity for Brazil to achieve autonomy through knowledge production.
- Provides a framework for curriculum development in nursing education to enhance technical skills and general education.
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