Panorama da pesquisa educacional brasileira contemporânea: teses defendidas nos programas avaliados com nota 7 (sete) pela CAPES, no triênio 2010-2012

Abstract

This thesis work has as research object the student production of graduate education programs evaluated with a score of 7, by Capes, in the Triennial Evaluation 2013 (Triennium 2010-2012), specifically the theses defended in this period. The investigation was guided by the following question-problem: which theoretical-methodological trend (s) underlies the formation of future doctors in education? We sought to achieve the objectives of identifying which theoretical-methodological concepts are based on the issues that have been the object of investigation within these programs and to verify the theoretical-methodological formation of generations of future researchers in education. The methodological orientation centered on the qualitative approach, with bibliographical, documentary and exploratory research on empirical material; there was also the use of the quantitative approach, with the use of techniques for processing the information collected. The concept of "theoretically constructed object" was studied, referring to the studies of Gaston Bachelard (philosophy of science), Pierre Bourdieu and Miriam Limoeiro Cardoso (critical sociology). It emerged from the study that the area of education has a multiplicity of orientations in terms of theoretical-methodological trends and epistemological conceptions, with no predominance in the period. One can infer from this observation the multidisciplinary characteristic of the area. This study also concludes the defense because there is a "field of education" subdivided into "fields" dedicated to the study of specific themes related to education. It appears from this observation that there is a need for further studies in this regard, in order to consolidate the understanding of education as a “field of scientific knowledge” or a field in which knowledge is produced through dialogue with other areas of knowledge.