A influência do conteúdo de canais do YouTube na formação de professores alfabetizadores sobre neurociência

Abstract

This study analyzed the training of literacy teachers through content available on the YouTube platform, aiming to understand how this modality contributes to teacher education in relation to literacy and neuroscience knowledge. The research arises from the need to improve the training of literacy teachers, given the difficulties observed in the literacy process that compromise children’s academic and social development. Despite advances in neuroscience, a gap remains in the practical application of this knowledge in teacher training. Thus, the central research question is: how can content produced by educators on YouTube help integrate neuroscientific discoveries into the continuing education of literacy teachers? The study was grounded in contemporary educational and neuroscientific theories that recognize the role of brain functioning in the development of reading and writing skills. A qualitative approach was employed, with content analysis applied to 16 videos published between 2020 and 2022 on the channels of educators Clarissa Pereira and Carla Silva. The findings revealed that the analyzed materials provide relevant support for continuing education, integrating innovative pedagogical practices aligned with the real needs of the classroom. The conclusion highlights that YouTube as a training tool contributes to professional development and the articulation between theory and practice, proving especially effective during challenging periods, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.