SPECIFICITIES OF RESEARCH IN THE CONTEXT OF PROFEPT DISSERTATIONS

Abstract

This study analyzes the methodological approaches, research procedures, and educational products present in 51 dissertations from the Master's program in Professional and Technological Education (ProfEPT) at IFFar - Campus Jaguari, between 2019 and 2023. The research is qualitative, using bibliographic research as a data collection procedure, and, in the analysis, we worked in light of the assumptions of Content Analysis, from the perspective of Bardin (2011). The results showed the predominance of the qualitative approach (42 studies), followed by the mixed approach (8) and quantitative (1). Most studies prioritized populations made up of students and teachers, using procedures such as interviews, document analysis, and questionnaires. As for educational products, the diversity of formats stood out, including courses, teaching materials, software, and technical services, in line with the demands of Professional and Technological Education. The research reinforces the importance of using varied and innovative methodologies to promote the qualification of professionals and the improvement of educational practices in the field of EPT, highlighting the central role of the program in the production of relevant knowledge and pedagogical resources.