Models of Teacher Education and Shifts in Politics: a note on Brazil (original) (raw)

The chapter explores the evolution of teacher education models in Brazil and their connections to shifting political contexts both domestically and internationally. It highlights the colonial roots of teacher training influenced by Portugal and later shifts to French educational principles, exemplifying how external political changes shaped the Brazilian educational landscape. This analysis underscores the dramatic impacts political dynamics have had on the intentions and practices of teacher education in Brazil.