Mais do mesmo: Uma análise das reformas educacionais de 1971 e 2017

Abstract

This essay aims to analyze the educational reforms of 1971 and 2017 in Brazil. The 1971 reform, introduced by the military government, focused on vocational training within the High School system. Over 100 professional courses were implemented, aiming to prepare professionals for the labor market. This reform reduced the emphasis on general education previously offered in secondary schools. In 2017, a new set of reforms was introduced, which included curricular flexibility in secondary schools, implementation of professional and technical training, and an increase in the minimum annual teaching hours, replacing traditional curriculum subjects, providing students with the choice of a specific path in High School, which can limit their access to other areas of knowledge, making it difficult to fill gaps in different fields. By comparing these two reform periods, this essay aims to identify similarities and differences in the implemented changes.