Abordagens metodológicas utilizadas nas monografias do curso de especialização em gestão educacional da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, no período de 2001 a 2006

Abstract

This study aims to examine, from the methodological approaches, the epistemological implications of monographs held in the Course of Specialization in Educational Management, Federal University of Santa Maria during the period 2001 to 2006, taking into account how such knowledge was produced productions. The research is characterized as a case study of documentary-type literature. The criterion for selection of sampling was adopted to study the books that have the word management, managers and manager in the title of the work. According to documents 37 monographs were held during that period. The items discussed were the methodological approach used, the type of study, number of subjects, the methodology chosen for the analysis and the main author used. It can be concluded with this study that the Course of Educational Management UFSM has followed the trend of the educational area, as regards the expansion in the forms of thinking and doing science. Despite of that, the area of Educational Management has recent studies, it has set its foundations and the epistemological foundations of hermeneutic research. However, there is great social relevance of the Course of Educational Management of UFSM to the area of Education.We admit that this course needs to epistemological plurality and diversity in order to see and work the problem of educational management and to stimulate critical, the questioning and debate on its scientific production. Yeah, well, you can make and give new direction and possibilities for research in this area, fulfilling the role to discuss the social role being played by researchers in educational management.