A ação educativa em rede: Obstáculos e recomendações

Abstract

A recent approach to combat professional isolation within teaching, and the resultingintellectual and practical impoverishment, includes the integration of teachers into educator andschool networks. These networks are becoming an important component of education reform strategiesin different countries. However, despite the increased adoption of such initiatives, there islittle systematic research on this type of educational activity, the way it works within the world ofeducation and the necessary steps so that this potential can be realized in schools and communities.This paper discusses the concept of networks in education, describes the main defining features of networks in the educational field, reflects on the effects of networks and discusses the problemsand tensions inherent in their operation. The article includes a set of recommendations concerningthe analysis, management and development of networks in education.