Banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO: SAMELA RITCHELY ANTUNES DE SENA

Challenges and Possibilities in School Reintegration: The Return of Students to Regular School After Hospitalization

School Reintegration; Post-hospitalization; Teacher Training; Hospital Educational Service; Inclusive Education.

This research addresses the school reintegration of students returning to regular schools after hospitalization, considering the challenges faced by teachers in welcoming and providing pedagogical support to these students. It starts from the understanding that school absence due to health conditions can compromise learning, socialization, and the continuity of the school trajectory, demanding coordinated actions between school, family, and health services. The objective of the study was to analyze the perceptions and training needs of regular school teachers regarding the return of post-hospitalized students, as well as to support the development of a training proposal aimed at strengthening inclusive pedagogical practices in this context. This is a qualitative, case study, conducted in a state school in Rio Grande do Norte. Data was collected through online questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with regular school teachers, and the data was analyzed using the Thematic Content Analysis proposed by Bardin. The results showed that teachers recognize the importance of welcoming and pedagogical continuity in the school reintegration process, but report insecurity, lack of specific training, and difficulties in building pedagogical strategies appropriate to the needs of students returning after hospitalization. The findings also point to the need for greater articulation between school, family, and health services, as well as training actions that promote reflection and the collective construction of inclusive practices. It is concluded that continuing education constitutes a relevant demand in the investigated context, contributing to the foundation of a training proposal aimed at supporting teachers in the school reintegration process of post-hospitalization students and strengthening the guarantee of the right to education.